Tesla Model S Plaid Long Range from Japan
The Tesla Model S Plaid Long Range is a luxury electric sedan with only electric motors for propulsion and an EPA-rated range exceeding 250 miles, classifying it under HTS 8703.80.00.60 as a new motor vehicle principally designed for transporting persons. It features advanced battery technology enabling over 390 miles of range on a single charge.
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
• Verify EPA range certification documentation from manufacturer to confirm >250 miles for this subheading
• Obtain original Certificate of Origin and comply with NHTSA safety standards for importation