Used Nissan Leaf S from Japan
A compact used electric hatchback with an EPA-rated range of 149 miles, equipped solely with electric motors for propulsion and seating for five passengers. Falls under HTS 8703.80.0045 due to its used status and limited range. Primarily designed for personal transport, not commercial applications.
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 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
• Provide odometer reading and service records to substantiate 'used' classification; check battery health certification
• Avoid pitfalls like incomplete title transfer docs; prepare for DOT HS-7 form and possible state emissions testing