BMW X5 xDrive45e PHEV from Germany
BMW X5 xDrive45e features a 3.0L turbocharged spark-ignition inline-6 with electric motor and 24 kWh high-voltage battery for 30 miles EV range via plug-in charging. Classified HTS 8703.60.00 as luxury SUV for passenger transport with both IC and electric propulsion.
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
• German luxury imports face stringent VIN tracing; provide complete production lineage docs
• iPerformance badge indicates PHEV—marketing materials support technical classification
• Adaptive air suspension must have FMVSS-compliant load ratings certified