Audi Q8 60 TDI Quattro PHEV from Germany
Premium mid-size SUV featuring a 3.0L V6 TDI diesel engine exceeding 2,500 cc displacement, integrated with a plug-in electric motor for hybrid propulsion and passenger seating for up to 5. Falls under HTS 8703.70.00.70 as a new vehicle with both diesel and electric motors, chargeable externally. Excludes tractor or commercial applications per chapter definitions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
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
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) 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 column1 less than 15 percent.
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
• Include battery and charging specs in entry to validate 'capable of being charged by plugging to external source' requirement
• Avoid common pitfall of misreporting as used; retain proof of direct import from assembler
• Prepare for emissions compliance with CARB/EPA docs, as diesel hybrids face scrutiny