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Returned Exported Nissan Leaf EV Hatchback from Germany

US-assembled Nissan Leaf electric passenger car exported for demo program, returned within 3 years unmodified. 9801.00.10.64 applies to this heading 8702 EV per chapter statistical notes.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Battery health certification from manufacturer required for EVs

• No foreign fast-charging history that could imply wear/improvement

• Declare all software versions; OTA updates disqualify