New Lexus NX 450h+ Plug-in Hybrid SUV from China
The Lexus NX 450h+ is a luxury compact SUV featuring a 2.5L 4-cylinder spark-ignition engine combined with an electric motor, rechargeable via external power source. It has a total cylinder capacity exceeding 3,000 cc due to its engine configuration and qualifies under HTS 8703.60.00.60 as a new vehicle principally designed for passenger transport with no more than 4 cylinders.
Duty Rate — China → United States
102.5%
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
9903.03.060%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
9903.94.040%Effective with respect to entries on or after April 3, 2025, certain passenger vehicles and light trucks, as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• ,Confirm cylinder capacity >3,000 cc and ≤4 cylinders via engine specs; include detailed technical datasheets to avoid reclassification
• Ensure EPA/DOT compliance for hybrid imports; common pitfall is incomplete emissions labeling leading to customs holds