New Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC PHEV from China
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e is a new plug-in hybrid compact luxury SUV equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder spark-ignition engine and electric motors, rechargeable from external sources. Classified under HTS 8703.60.00.30 for its new passenger vehicle design, engine size (1,500-3,000 cc), and 4-6 cylinder configuration.
Duty Rate — China → United States
127.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.91.03100%Except as provided in heading 9903.91.10, effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (d) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
9903.94.0125%Except for products described in headings 9903.94.02, 9903.94.03, 9903.94.04, 9903.94.31, 9903.94.40, 9903.94.41, 9903.94.50, 9903.94.51, 9903.94.60, and 9903.94.61, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks, as specified in note 33 to this subchapter, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Document external charging capability with specs; ensure 'new' per no-sale-to-dealer rule
• Pitfall: Incorrectly declaring as electric-only leads to Chapter 87 heading 8703.80 shift