BMW X7 xDrive40d Plug-in Hybrid from Germany

A full-size luxury SUV with a 3.0L inline-six turbodiesel engine (over 2,500 cc) combined with an electric motor, offering plug-in charging for extended range passenger transport. Classified under HTS 8703.70.00.70 due to its new status, diesel-electric hybrid propulsion, and large cylinder capacity. It meets chapter notes for motor vehicles designed for persons, excluding tractors or chassis.

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

Submit OEM hybrid system documentation proving external charging capability to confirm subheading eligibility

Label as 'new' only if unsold by dealer; prior demo use may trigger 'used' reporting under statistical notes

Comply with FMVSS safety standards and include certification to avoid holds on high-value luxury imports