Chevrolet Bolt EV LT from Japan
The Chevrolet Bolt EV LT is a new subcompact electric hatchback with 259 miles EPA range, but enters under 8703.80.0020 for configurations certified ≤250 miles. Solely electric motor propulsion for 5 passengers. New per statistical definition: unsold to ultimate buyer.
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.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Submit EPA test data sheets; slight range variations can trigger reclassification
• Label as 'new' only if no prior title transfer to non-dealer entity