30-Passenger Diesel School Bus

A diesel-powered school bus designed to transport up to 30 students plus the driver, featuring reinforced seating and safety features like stop arms and emergency exits. Classified under HTS 8702.10.61.00 as a motor vehicle for ten or more persons with a compression-ignition engine, excluding specialized buses. It meets the 'other' category for non-urban or non-trolley types.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2%+25.0%27%
🇲🇽Mexico2%2%
🇨🇦Canada2%2%
🇩🇪Germany2%2%
🇯🇵Japan2%2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8702.10Same rate: 27%

If designed for urban transport

Urban buses with diesel engines fall under specific urban category, differing from general 'other' buses.

8703.10.50.30Lower: 20% vs 27%

If configured for fewer than 10 passengers

Motor vehicles for under 10 persons shift to Chapter 87 heading 8703 for cars and similar.

8702.90Lower: 12% vs 27%

If equipped with spark-ignition engine

Gasoline engine variants classify under the spark-ignition subheading instead of compression-ignition.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify GVWR and seating capacity documentation to confirm classification for 10+ passengers

Ensure EPA and DOT compliance certifications for diesel engines to avoid customs holds

Report as 'new' only if unsold to end-user per statistical notes; used buses require title transfer proof