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Diesel-Electric Hybrid Minibus

A 16-passenger minibus with a diesel-electric powertrain for urban routes or paratransit. It falls under tariff item 8702.20.10 as it is designed for the transport of 16 or more persons, including the driver, and is propelled by both a compression-ignition engine and an electric motor.

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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8702.20.20Same rate: 6.1%

If the minibus is designed to transport 10 to 15 persons, including the driver

This tariff item covers vehicles with a smaller passenger capacity.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the minibus complies with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) and has the required compliance label

• Provide detailed specifications, including seating capacity and hybrid propulsion, to the CBSA

• Check if the vehicle qualifies for any provincial or federal incentives for low-emission vehicles

Related Products under Tariff item 8702.20.10

Diesel-Electric Hybrid Charter Bus

A long-distance charter bus with 25+ seats, powered by a diesel-electric hybrid powertrain. It is designed for the transport of 16 or more persons, including the driver, and falls under tariff item 8702.20.10 as a motor vehicle with both a compression-ignition engine and an electric motor for propulsion.

Diesel-Electric Hybrid Church Bus

A charter bus for religious groups with a diesel-electric hybrid powertrain, seating 20+ persons including the driver. It is classified under tariff item 8702.20.10 because it is designed for the transport of 16 or more persons and uses both a diesel engine and an electric motor for propulsion.

Diesel-Electric Hybrid City Transit Bus

A public transit bus with a series hybrid diesel-electric drive, accommodating 16+ passengers including standing room. It falls under tariff item 8702.20.10 as it is designed for the transport of 16 or more persons and is propelled by both a compression-ignition engine and an electric motor.

Diesel-Electric Hybrid Employee Shuttle

A corporate campus shuttle bus with a diesel-electric hybrid powertrain, designed to transport 18 workers plus the driver. It is classified under tariff item 8702.20.10 because it carries 16 or more persons and uses both a diesel engine and an electric motor for propulsion.

Diesel-Electric Hybrid Paratransit Bus

An accessible bus for disabled passengers with lifts, seating 16+ persons, and a diesel-electric hybrid powertrain. It is classified under tariff item 8702.20.10 because it is designed for the transport of 16 or more persons and uses both a diesel engine and an electric motor for propulsion.

Diesel-Electric Hybrid Prison Transport Bus

A secure transport bus with cells for inmates, powered by a diesel-electric hybrid system for 16+ persons including guards. It falls under tariff item 8702.20.10 as it is designed for the transport of 16 or more persons and uses both a compression-ignition engine and an electric motor for propulsion.