New Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC PHEV from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5115%Passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (n) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent
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