Mercedes-Benz GLE 350de Plug-in Hybrid SUV from Japan
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 — 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 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
• 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