New Lexus NX 450h+ Hybrid SUV from Japan
The Lexus NX 450h+ is a new plug-in hybrid SUV with a 2.5L 4-cylinder spark-ignition engine combined with an electric motor, rechargeable via external power, and a total system delivering propulsion. It falls under HTS 8703.60.00.30 as a new motor vehicle principally for passenger transport with an engine capacity between 1,500 cc and 3,000 cc featuring more than 4 but not more than 6 cylinders in its ICE component.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4115%Passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify vehicle is classified as 'new' per statistical notes (no prior sale to end-user); obtain manufacturer's certificate of origin and EPA/DOT certifications
• Ensure cylinder count documentation matches ICE engine specs to avoid reclassification