Used Mercedes-Benz C300de Plug-in Diesel Hybrid Sedan (2019-2021) from Japan
This used luxury sedan combines a 2.0L diesel engine (1,950 cc) with an electric motor in a plug-in hybrid setup for passenger transport. It meets HTS 8703.70.0050 criteria as a used vehicle with compression-ignition diesel and electric propulsion, cylinder capacity 1,501-2,500 cc. Sedans are included in the 'other motor vehicles' for persons transport.
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 iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide EU type-approval certificates alongside US FMVSS compliance statements for high-value imports
• Inspect for flood/salvage damage common in used imports; declare battery health to prevent undervaluation penalties
• Use ISF filing 24 hours prior; diesel hybrids often flagged for emissions testing