BMW X5 xDrive45de Plug-in Hybrid from Germany
BMW's X5 xDrive45de features a 3.0L inline-6 diesel engine paired with an electric motor in a plug-in hybrid system rechargeable via external power. This mid-size luxury SUV offers seating for 5-7 passengers and all-wheel drive. It qualifies for HTS 8703.70.00 as a passenger vehicle with diesel-electric propulsion and external charging.
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 technical specifications confirming both diesel and electric motors contribute to propulsion
• Prepare for FMVSS compliance testing specific to hybrid vehicle safety systems
• Document battery capacity and charging voltage to validate plug-in classification