Used Lexus RX 450h Hybrid SUV from Japan
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 — 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 iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, 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