New Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e 4MATIC Plug-in Hybrid from Germany
This Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e is a high-end mid-size luxury SUV with a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine plus electric motor, plug-in capable, exceeding 3,000 cc. It classifies under HTS 8703.60.00.60 for new, low-cylinder plug-in hybrid passenger cars.
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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide detailed engine certification for cylinder and capacity verification during entry
• Confirm plug-in capability with charging port specs; non-plug-in models reclassify
• Budget for bond requirements on high-value luxury imports; watch for undervaluation audits