Ford Transit Diesel Minibus 20-Passenger from Japan
Diesel minibus variant of the Ford Transit designed for 20 passengers plus driver, used for urban shuttles with low-floor entry. It qualifies for HTS 8702.10.31.00 as a diesel-engined vehicle for 16 or more persons. Focuses on efficient city transport.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.0210%Buses and other vehicles classified in HTSUS heading 8702 as provided for in subdivision (c) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide bill of lading specifying 'new' status to align with statistical reporting for unsold vehicles
• Check for required ADA compliance labels if intended for public transport services
• Document fuel type precisely to avoid confusion with semi-diesel or other engines