Blue Bird Vision Hybrid School Goods Truck
A Blue Bird Vision hybrid school bus chassis converted for goods transport, featuring a spark-ignition engine paired with an electric motor. With a gross vehicle weight exceeding 5 tonnes, it is designed for commercial freight hauling and falls under tariff item 8704.52.00 for hybrid motor vehicles for goods transport.
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% | — | 6.1% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.1% | — | 6.1% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.1% | — | 6.1% |
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If the vehicle is not hybrid and uses only a compression-ignition engine
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the vehicle is properly converted and documented as a goods vehicle, not a passenger bus, to avoid classification issues
• Verify that the GVW exceeds 5 tonnes and retain all conversion certificates for CBSA inspection
• Check if the vehicle meets Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) for commercial trucks
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Ford F-650 Hybrid Box Truck
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