New Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC PHEV from Japan
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 — 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
• 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