Kia Sorento PHEV from Germany
Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid mid-size SUV with 1.6L turbo GDI spark-ignition engine, electric motor, 14 kWh battery, and 32 miles EV range via Level 1/2 charging. HTS 8703.60.00 classification for 3-row passenger transport with spark-ignition/electric dual motors.
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
• 3-row seating requires FMVSS 225 anchor strength certification for LATCH systems
• Kia digital cluster displays must meet FMVSS 101 controls labeling
• Battery thermal management system docs prevent hazardous materials classification