HTS 8703.80.00 · Vehicles and auto parts
Import duty on electric cars by country
U.S. import duty on electric cars (HTS 8703.80.00) ranges from 15% from Germany to 127.5% from China for entries on November 4, 2026. The base (MFN) rate is 2.5%; the difference comes from country-specific Chapter 99 tariffs such as Section 301 and Section 232.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, checked November 4, 2026.
| Country of origin | Total duty | Additional tariffs (Chapter 99) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 127.5% | Section 301 — China four-year review 100% (9903.91.03) · Section 232 — automobiles and parts 25% (9903.94.01) | Details → |
| Mexico | 27.5% | Section 232 — automobiles and parts 25% (9903.94.01) | Details → |
| Vietnam | 27.5% | Section 232 — automobiles and parts 25% (9903.94.01) | Details → |
| Canada | 27.5% | Section 232 — automobiles and parts 25% (9903.94.01) | Details → |
| Germany | 15% | Section 232 — automobiles and parts 12.5% (15% total) (9903.94.51) | Details → |
| Japan | 15% | Section 232 — automobiles and parts 12.5% (15% total) (9903.94.41) | Details → |
| South Korea | 27.5% | Section 232 — automobiles and parts 25% (9903.94.01) | Details → |
| Taiwan | 27.5% | Section 232 — automobiles and parts 25% (9903.94.01) | Details → |
| India | 27.5% | Section 232 — automobiles and parts 25% (9903.94.01) | Details → |
| Italy | 15% | Section 232 — automobiles and parts 12.5% (15% total) (9903.94.51) | Details → |
Total duty as a share of customs value, before the Merchandise Processing and Harbor Maintenance fees. Computed on HTS 8703.80.00.20. Estimates only.