Mercedes-Benz GLE 350de Plug-in Hybrid SUV from China
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350de is a luxury mid-size SUV featuring a 2.0L turbocharged diesel engine combined with an electric motor, forming a plug-in hybrid system rechargeable from an external power source. It is principally designed for transporting persons with seating for up to 7 passengers. This vehicle falls under HTS 8703.70.00 due to its dual diesel-electric propulsion and external charging capability.
Duty Rate — China → United States
127.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.91.03100%Except as provided in heading 9903.91.10, effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (d) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
9903.94.0125%Except for products described in headings 9903.94.02, 9903.94.03, 9903.94.04, 9903.94.31, 9903.94.40, 9903.94.41, 9903.94.50, 9903.94.51, 9903.94.60, and 9903.94.61, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks, as specified in note 33 to this subchapter, as provided for in subdivision (b) 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
• Verify EPA and CARB certifications for diesel-electric hybrid compliance before importation
• Provide detailed propulsion system specs and charging capability documentation to CBP for accurate classification
• Avoid misclassification as pure diesel by demonstrating external plug-in charging functionality