BMW i3 Electric Hatchback from Japan
The BMW i3 features a carbon-fiber body and rear electric motor for 153-mile range, emphasizing sustainable passenger transport. Under HTS 8703.80.00 as a premium electric motor vehicle for persons with only electric propulsion. Known for its unique rear-hinged doors.
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
• Budget for potential 25% Section 301 tariffs on certain origin EVs; verify applicability
• Include AD/CVD allegation checks for Chinese-assembled models
• Document range extender absence to confirm pure electric status