Tesla Model 3 Sedan from Japan
The Tesla Model 3 is an all-electric compact sedan principally designed for transporting persons, featuring advanced autonomous driving capabilities and a long-range battery. It falls under HTS 8703.90.01.00 as a motor vehicle other than those principally designed for transporting goods, station wagons, or racing cars. This classification applies to new passenger sedans not fitting 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.
9903.05.900%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
• ,Provide detailed VIN, emissions data, and safety certifications (e.g
• FMVSS) to avoid delays at customs
• Check EPA fuel economy labels and CARB compliance for electric vehicles to prevent misclassification pitfalls