Mercedes-Benz EQS Shooting Brake from Japan
The Mercedes-Benz EQS Shooting Brake is an electric luxury estate car for passenger transport with extended cargo space. It is categorized under HTS 8703.90.01.00 as other passenger motor vehicles due to its non-standard wagon design. This heading covers premium variants not fitting narrower descriptions.
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
• Label as passenger vehicle with luxury features; avoid 'wagon' terms that trigger statistical breaks
• Certify advanced driver-assistance systems for customs tech reviews
• Track origin rules for EU imports to leverage preferential duties