Mercedes-AMG GT 53 PHEV from Germany
The Mercedes-AMG GT 53 PHEV is a high-performance four-door coupe with a 3.0L inline-6 turbo engine (effectively >6 cyl equivalent in power delivery) paired with electric motor for 429 hp total and 10-mile electric range. It fits HTS 8703.60.00.40 as a new spark-ignition PHEV in the specified cylinder and displacement criteria.
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
• Performance vehicles need crash test data; NHTSA non-compliance halts entry
• Label battery specs and charging voltage; misdeclaration risks 8703.50 reclass