Volvo EX90 SUV from Germany
The Volvo EX90 is a full-size electric SUV designed primarily for transporting persons with three rows of seating. Under HTS 8703.90.01.00, it is classified as 'other' motor vehicles for persons, encompassing SUVs not separately specified. This avoids overlap with truck headings.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5115%Passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (n) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent
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
• Classify based on principal use for persons; GVWR under 6 tons keeps it in 8703
• Provide seating capacity proof to distinguish from cargo-focused vehicles
• For used imports, ensure title transfer documentation matches statistical 'used' definition