New Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e 4MATIC Plug-in Hybrid from Japan
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 — 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
• 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