Used Mercedes-Benz GLE 550e Hybrid from Germany
Used mid-size luxury plug-in hybrid SUV equipped with 3.0L V6 biturbo spark-ignition engine (2,999 cc) and electric motor for external charging. Classifies to HTS 8703.60.00.90 as used hybrid passenger vehicle exceeding 3,000 cc cylinder capacity. Fits 'other vehicles' not buses or trucks.
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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Secure original EU type approval docs; test for OBD-II compliance
• Pitfall: Misstating engine displacement from twin-turbo setup