8703.70.00.70/Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 450 4MATIC/Japan

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 450 4MATIC from Japan

This luxury plug-in hybrid SUV features a 3.0L turbocharged diesel engine (cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500 cc) paired with an electric motor, designed primarily for passenger transport with all-wheel drive capability. It qualifies under HTS 8703.70.00.70 as a new diesel-electric hybrid vehicle with engine displacement over 2,500 cc that can be charged via external power. The vehicle has not been sold to an ultimate purchaser, meeting the 'new' statistical reporting criteria.

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

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Import Tips

• Verify 'new' status with manufacturer certification showing no prior sale to ultimate purchaser to avoid reclassification as used

• Provide detailed engine specs and EPA certification for diesel-electric hybrid confirmation during customs entry

• Ensure VIN and build documentation matches HTS criteria for cylinder capacity over 2,500 cc to prevent audit delays