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.
9903.05.900%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
• 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