Kia Niro EV Base from Japan
Kia Niro EV Base is a new electric crossover with 239-mile EPA range (≤250 config), electric propulsion only for 5 passengers. Under 8703.80.0020 as new other passenger vehicle. Statistical new per chapter notes.
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
• Cross-check with 8703.70 hybrids; pure EV needs motor-only proof
• Range certification critical for subheading accuracy