Used Lexus RX 450h Hybrid SUV from Germany
A used luxury hybrid SUV with a 3.5L V6 spark-ignition engine (3,456 cc) paired with an electric motor, plug-in capable for external charging. It falls under HTS 8703.60.00.90 as a used vehicle principally designed for passenger transport with both ICE and electric propulsion exceeding 3,000 cc cylinder capacity. Classified as 'used' per statistical notes due to prior sale to an ultimate purchaser.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
17.5%
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
9903.03.060%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
• Verify odometer reading and service history for 'used' status per statistical notes; obtain export certificate from origin country
• Ensure EPA/DOT compliance for emissions and safety standards
• Common pitfall: improper declaration of cylinder capacity leads to misclassification