Chevrolet Bolt EV Compact Hatchback from Japan
The Chevrolet Bolt EV is an affordable electric hatchback with a 259-mile range, built for everyday passenger transport with front-wheel-drive electric motor. It qualifies for HTS 8703.80.00 as a finished motor vehicle using only electric propulsion for persons, not tractors or commercial chassis. Popular for its efficiency in city commuting.
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 iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Prepare CBP Form 7501 with accurate HTS and value declarations; EVs often scrutinized for undervaluation
• Secure manufacturer affidavit confirming 'new' status per statistical notes to prevent higher used vehicle tariffs
• Check state-specific incentives but note federal duties apply uniformly regardless of end-use