Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e Diesel Hybrid from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4115%Passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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