Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus from Germany
The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus is a compact electric sedan with an EPA-rated range of 263 miles, but classified under 8703.80.0020 when declared with a range not exceeding 250 miles due to specific testing or configuration. It features only electric motors for propulsion and is principally designed for transporting persons. This new vehicle has not been sold to an ultimate purchaser.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5115%Passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (n) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent
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 range certification documentation to confirm classification under the ≤250 miles subheading; exceeding may shift to 8703.80.0050
• Provide detailed battery specs and motor configuration to avoid misclassification as hybrid under 8703.70