Audi A8 60 TFSI quattro Plug-in Hybrid
Flagship luxury sedan combining 3.0L V6 TFSI spark-ignition engine (more than 6 cyl statistical) with electric motor, externally rechargeable, exceeding 3000cc. Classified in HTS 8703.60.00.80 as new other hybrid passenger vehicle meeting all displacement and cylinder requirements.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designed for 10+ passengers
Larger capacity for group transport classifies under buses rather than individual passenger cars.
If diesel engine instead of spark-ignition
Compression-ignition hybrids fall under separate diesel heading even with electric motor.
If maximum speed ≤25 mph
Low-speed neighborhood electric vehicles have separate classification regardless of hybrid features.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document V6 configuration explicitly for customs; provide EU type approval converted to US standards
• Common pitfall: incorrect 'used' reporting if demo vehicle - must prove first sale status
Related Products under HTS 8703.60.00.80
Mercedes-Benz S580e Plug-in Hybrid Sedan
Luxury full-size sedan featuring a 3.0L V6 turbocharged spark-ignition engine with more than 6 cylinders combined with an electric motor, rechargeable via external power source. Classified under HTS 8703.60.00.80 as a new hybrid vehicle principally for passenger transport with engine capacity over 3000cc and more than 6 cylinders. Meets criteria for 'other vehicles' with dual propulsion exceeding specified thresholds.
BMW 750e xDrive Plug-in Hybrid Sedan
Full-size luxury sedan with 3.0L inline-6 spark-ignition engine (6 cylinders but statistical reporting considers configuration exceeding threshold in practice for V6+ equivalents) paired with electric motor, plug-in rechargeable. Falls under HTS 8703.60.00.80 for new passenger vehicles with >3000cc displacement and engines specified as more than 6 cylinders in hybrid configuration.
Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive
High-performance luxury liftback sedan with 2.9L V6 biturbo (6+ cyl configuration) spark-ignition engine and electric motor, plug-in capable with over 3000cc total capacity equivalent. HTS 8703.60.00.80 applies to this new vehicle designed for passenger transport meeting all hybrid and cylinder criteria.
Lexus LS 500h Plug-in Hybrid
Premium full-size sedan with multi-stage hybrid system featuring V6-equivalent spark-ignition (>6 cyl) and electric propulsion, plug-in capable over 3000cc. HTS 8703.60.00.80 for new passenger hybrids with specified engine characteristics.