Porsche Cayenne Diesel S E-Hybrid from Japan
High-performance luxury SUV with a 4.1L V8 turbodiesel (well over 2,500 cc) and plug-in electric motor, optimized for sporty passenger transport. HTS 8703.70.00.70 applies to this new diesel-electric hybrid with external charging capability, distinguishing it from pure diesel or electric models.
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
• Document exact cylinder capacity with service manual excerpts to support >2,500 cc claim
• Use bonded carrier for transport to prevent 'use' that could reclassify as used vehicle
• Anticipate high duties; consider FTZ entry for luxury performance vehicles