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.
9903.03.060%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 EPA test data sheets; slight range variations can trigger reclassification

Label as 'new' only if no prior title transfer to non-dealer entity