Used Kia e-Niro EX from Germany
Used electric crossover with 239-mile EPA range, all-electric powertrain for five passengers. HTS 8703.80.0045 due to used status and range limit. Not a truck despite SUV styling.
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
9903.05.900%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 EPA range with window sticker photo; document title transfer
• Pitfall: range testing post-import if disputed