Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e Diesel Hybrid from Germany
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.
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
• Submit detailed battery and charging specs to confirm plug-in capability; non-compliance risks duty escalation
• Label as 'new' per statistical notes if unsold to end-user; used vehicles require title transfer proof
• Avoid pitfall of undervaluing luxury features; appraise based on MSRP including hybrid tech