Blue Bird Vision Hybrid School Goods Truck
A Blue Bird Vision school bus chassis repurposed for goods transport, featuring a hybrid spark-ignition and electric powertrain. With a GVW exceeding 5 tonnes, it qualifies under this tariff item for hybrid goods vehicles.
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% |
PGA flags (11)Show detailsHide detailsCBSACBSA FPA Risks (Soil)RequiredGACChinese EVRequiredECCCVehicles and Engine Emissions ProgramMay be requiredTCVehicles Program - Age ExemptionMay be requiredTCVehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix FMay 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).
- GAC
Chinese EV · Required
Global Affairs Canada: GAC Chinese EV (Electric Vehicle from People’s Republic of China – Shipment-Specific Permit) requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 87045200).
- 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 8704520010; Equal To 8704520020; Equal To 8704520030; Equal To 8704520040; Equal To 8704520050. 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 8704520010; Equal To 8704520020; Equal To 8704520030; Equal To 8704520050. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) OR Commodity Identity Code = VV.
- TC
Vehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix F · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require TC Vehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix F depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Starts With 8704520010; Starts With 8704520020; Starts With 8704520030; Starts With 8704520040; Starts With 8704520050. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code).
- 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 8704520010; Equal To 8704520020; Equal To 8704520030; Equal To 8704520050. 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 8704520010; Equal To 8704520020; Equal To 8704520030; Equal To 8704520050. 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 8704520010; Equal To 8704520020; Equal To 8704520030; Equal To 8704520050. 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 8704520010; Equal To 8704520020; Equal To 8704520030; Equal To 8704520050. 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 8704520010; Equal To 8704520020; Equal To 8704520030; Equal To 8704520050. 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 8704520010; Equal To 8704520020; Equal To 8704520030; Equal To 8704520050. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) OR Commodity Identity Code = VV.
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the vehicle retains passenger seating and is not converted for goods
Vehicles primarily for passenger transport fall under a different heading.
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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
• Ensure the vehicle is classified as a goods transport vehicle, not a bus, by providing documentation of the cargo conversion
• Verify the GVW exceeds 5 tonnes with manufacturer specifications
• Check if the hybrid system qualifies for any eco-friendly import incentives
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