Kia EV6 GT-Line from Japan
The Kia EV6 GT-Line is a high-performance electric crossover coupe for personal transport. Classified in HTS 8703.90.01.00 as an other motor vehicle principally designed for persons, it captures performance-oriented crossovers. This subheading includes vehicles blending sedan and SUV traits.
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
• Differentiate from trucks via passenger-focused marketing materials
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