New Lexus LS 500h Hybrid Sedan from Germany
The Lexus LS 500h is a luxury hybrid sedan featuring a V6 spark-ignition engine paired with an electric motor, plug-in capable, and exceeding 3,000 cc cylinder capacity with 6 cylinders. It falls under HTS 8703.60.00.70 as a new motor vehicle principally designed for passenger transport with the specified engine configuration. This classification applies to unsold vehicles from manufacturer or dealer stock.
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
• ,Include EPA/DOT certifications for hybrid vehicles; ensure VIN confirms cylinder count and plug-in capability
• Avoid misclassification as used; common pitfall is importing demo vehicles without proper documentation