Used Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Diesel-Electric SUV from Japan
A used mid-size crossover SUV featuring a diesel engine with over 2,500 cc displacement combined with an electric motor for hybrid propulsion, rechargeable via external power source. Classified under HTS 8703.70.0090 as a used vehicle principally designed for passenger transport with both diesel and electric motors exceeding the cylinder capacity threshold. Meets criteria for 'other vehicles' in this diesel-electric plug-in hybrid category.
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
• ,Comply with EPA emissions standards for diesel hybrids and NHTSA safety recalls; used vehicles over 25 years old exempt from some rules
• Avoid misclassification as new by providing proof of first sale; common pitfall is incomplete VIN documentation for title history