Tesla Model 3 Long Range Sedan from Japan

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range is a compact electric sedan designed primarily for transporting persons, featuring a single electric motor propulsion system with over 300 miles of range. It falls under HTS 8703.80.00 as a motor vehicle principally for passenger transport powered solely by electric motors, excluding diesel or gasoline engines. This classification applies to finished consumer electric vehicles not fitting other specific subheadings.

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

Verify EPA and NHTSA compliance certifications for electric vehicles, including range and safety standards, before importation

Obtain a Clean Air Act certificate from the manufacturer and ensure battery documentation meets DOT hazardous materials rules

Avoid misclassification as chassis by confirming complete passenger-ready configuration with cab and interior