Kia Niro EV Crossover from Japan
The Kia Niro EV is a versatile electric crossover with 239-mile range and spacious interior for five passengers. Classified HTS 8703.80.00 for sole electric motor drive in a passenger-oriented vehicle. Offers competitive pricing in the EV market.
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)
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