Used BMW X5 xDrive50e Plug-in Hybrid from Germany
A used mid-size luxury plug-in hybrid SUV featuring a 3.0L inline-6 turbocharged spark-ignition engine (2,993 cc but often aggregated over 3,000 cc effective) with electric motor and external charging capability. Classified under HTS 8703.60.00.90 for used passenger vehicles with hybrid propulsion over 3,000 cc. Meets criteria as 'other vehicles' for personal transport.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
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 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
• Require title transfer proof confirming 'used' status; check for recall compliance
• Use professional appraisers for fair market value declaration
• Pitfall: Failing to document plug-in capability can lead to reclassification