Used Lexus NX 300h 2.5L from Japan
A used luxury compact SUV featuring a 2.5L Atkinson-cycle spark-ignition engine paired with electric motor, plug-in capable for external charging, primarily for personal transport. At 2,487 cc displacement, it matches the subheading criteria and is 'used' due to prior retail ownership transfer.
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.
9903.05.900%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
• Require certificate of title showing chain of ownership for used classification; ensure battery health documentation to avoid valuation disputes
• Pitfall: Forgetting FMVSS compliance labels for vehicles over 25 years old exemption