New Mercedes-Benz S580e Plug-in Hybrid Sedan from Japan
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 — 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 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 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