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Diesel-Electric Hybrid Employee Shuttle

A corporate campus shuttle bus with a diesel-electric hybrid system, designed to transport 18 workers plus the driver. It is classified under tariff item 8702.20.10 because it carries 16 or more persons. The shuttle includes WiFi and charging ports for passenger convenience.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.1%—6.1%
🇲🇽Mexico6.1%—6.1%
🇺🇸United States6.1%—6.1%
🇩🇪Germany6.1%—6.1%
🇯🇵Japan6.1%—6.1%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8702.20.20Same rate: 6.1%

If the shuttle is designed for 10 to 15 persons

Lower-capacity shuttles fall under the sibling item.

8702.90.10Same rate: 6.1%

If the shuttle uses a non-hybrid diesel engine only

Vehicles without an electric motor are classified under a different item.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Check if the shuttle requires a Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards compliance label

• Provide the CBSA with proof of the vehicle's seating capacity and hybrid propulsion system

• Ensure all import duties and taxes are paid at the border to release the vehicle

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