Hyundai Kona Electric SUV from Japan
The Hyundai Kona Electric is a subcompact crossover SUV with dual electric motors providing 258 miles of range, optimized for family passenger transport. Under HTS 8703.80.00 for its exclusive electric propulsion and design as a motor car for persons, including SUV body styles. It includes advanced driver-assist features standard in modern EVs.
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
• Conduct pre-shipment verification of VIN and electric-only specs to match HTS 8703.80.00 exactly
• Include lithium-ion battery safety data sheets; mishandling can trigger hazmat surcharges
• Beware of assembly origin; vehicles assembled outside qualifying countries may lose duty preferences