Transit 350 HD Prisoner Transport
A Ford Transit 350 HD van converted into a secure prisoner transport vehicle with reinforced partitions and restraint systems. Its diesel engine exceeds 2,500 cc, classifying it under tariff item 8703.33.00 for motor vehicles designed for transporting persons.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.1% | — | 6.1% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.1% | — | 6.1% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.1% | +25.0% | 31.1% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.1% | — | 6.1% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.1% | — | 6.1% |
PGA flags (10)Show detailsHide detailsCBSACBSA FPA Risks (Soil)RequiredTCVehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix FRequiredECCCVehicles and Engine Emissions ProgramMay be requiredTCVehicles Program - Age ExemptionMay be requiredTCVehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix GMay be requiredTCVehicles Program - CMVSS Case-by-CaseMay be requiredTCVehicles Program - CMVSS Returning VehiclesMay be requiredTCVehicles Program - FMVSS Case-by-CaseMay be requiredTCVehicles Program - FMVSS StandardMay be requiredTCVehicles Program - Vehicles for PartsMay be required
- CBSA
CBSA FPA Risks (Soil) · Required
Canada Border Services Agency: CBSA CBSA FPA Risks (Soil) requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 8701101000–8705909000).
- TC
Vehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix F · Required
Transport Canada: TC Vehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix F requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 870333).
- ECCC
Vehicles and Engine Emissions Program · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require ECCC Vehicles and Engine Emissions Program depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8703330010; Equal To 8703330021; Equal To 8703330022; Equal To 8703330031; Equal To 8703330032; Equal To 8703330097; Equal To 8703330098. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code).
- TC
Vehicles Program - Age Exemption · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require TC Vehicles Program - Age Exemption depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8703330010; Equal To 8703330021; Equal To 8703330022; Equal To 8703330031; Equal To 8703330032; Equal To 8703330097; Equal To 8703330098. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) OR Commodity Identity Code = VV.
- TC
Vehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix G · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require TC Vehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix G depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8703330010; Equal To 8703330021; Equal To 8703330022; Equal To 8703330031; Equal To 8703330032; Equal To 8703330097; Equal To 8703330098. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) OR Commodity Identity Code = VV.
- TC
Vehicles Program - CMVSS Case-by-Case · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require TC Vehicles Program - CMVSS Case-by-Case depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8703330010; Equal To 8703330021; Equal To 8703330022; Equal To 8703330031; Equal To 8703330032; Equal To 8703330097; Equal To 8703330098. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) OR Commodity Identity Code = VV.
- TC
Vehicles Program - CMVSS Returning Vehicles · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require TC Vehicles Program - CMVSS Returning Vehicles depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8703330010; Equal To 8703330021; Equal To 8703330022; Equal To 8703330031; Equal To 8703330032; Equal To 8703330097; Equal To 8703330098. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) OR Commodity Identity Code = VV.
- TC
Vehicles Program - FMVSS Case-by-Case · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require TC Vehicles Program - FMVSS Case-by-Case depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8703330010; Equal To 8703330021; Equal To 8703330022; Equal To 8703330031; Equal To 8703330032; Equal To 8703330097; Equal To 8703330098. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) OR Commodity Identity Code = VV.
- TC
Vehicles Program - FMVSS Standard · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require TC Vehicles Program - FMVSS Standard depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8703330010; Equal To 8703330021; Equal To 8703330022; Equal To 8703330031; Equal To 8703330032; Equal To 8703330097; Equal To 8703330098. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) OR Commodity Identity Code = VV.
- TC
Vehicles Program - Vehicles for Parts · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require TC Vehicles Program - Vehicles for Parts depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8703330010; Equal To 8703330021; Equal To 8703330022; Equal To 8703330031; Equal To 8703330032; Equal To 8703330097; Equal To 8703330098. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) OR Commodity Identity Code = VV.
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the vehicle is primarily designed for goods transport
A prison van with cargo focus may be classified under goods vehicles, not passenger vehicles.
If the diesel engine is 2,500 cc or less
A smaller engine displacement would change the tariff classification.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the vehicle's security modifications do not affect its classification as a motor vehicle for transporting persons; if it includes special-purpose equipment, it may still fall under 8703.33.00
• Provide the engine displacement and VIN to the CBSA to expedite clearance
• Check if the vehicle is eligible for temporary importation if used by a foreign law enforcement agency
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