New Mercedes-Benz S580e Plug-in Hybrid Sedan from China
Mercedes-Benz S580e is a flagship luxury plug-in hybrid with a 6-cylinder spark-ignition engine surpassing 3,000 cc, integrated electric motor, and external charging capability. It qualifies for HTS 8703.60.00.70 as a new passenger vehicle with the exact cylinder range specified. Primarily for personal transport with advanced hybrid propulsion.
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
• Provide OEM letter confirming production date and no prior title transfer to meet 'new' criteria
• Label battery and charging specs clearly; common issue is undervaluation of hybrid components
• Ensure no interchangeable tractor equipment per chapter notes to avoid reclassification