Tesla Model 3 Long Range Sedan from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

2.5%

Rate breakdown

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
9903.94.040%Effective with respect to entries on or after April 3, 2025, certain passenger vehicles and light trucks, as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 33 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

Tesla Model 3 Long Range Sedan from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8703.80.00