Mercedes-Benz S580e Plug-in Hybrid Sedan from Japan
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.
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.
9903.05.900%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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify 'new' status per statistical notes - must not have been sold to ultimate purchaser; provide manufacturer certificate
• Ensure EPA/DOT certification for hybrid drivetrain and battery compliance
• Document cylinder count and exact engine displacement exceeding 3000cc to avoid reclassification