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Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e Diesel Hybrid

This luxury compact crossover features a 1.5-liter diesel engine paired with a plug-in electric motor for propulsion, designed primarily for passenger transport. Classified in 8703.70.0010 for its diesel-electric plug-in hybrid system and sub-1,500 cc capacity.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+100.0%102.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%—2.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%—2.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8703.23.01Lower: 27.5% vs 102.5%

If gasoline instead of diesel

Gasoline-electric plug-in hybrids shift to 8703.23 regardless of cylinder capacity.

8703.70.00.50Same rate: 102.5%

If cylinder capacity over 1,500 cc

Larger diesel hybrids in same category but >1,500 cc go to 8703.70.0050.

8704.22Lower: 35% vs 102.5%

If designed for >9 passengers

Hybrid diesel vehicles for 10+ persons classify under trucks in 8704.22.

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