Diesel Church Van Conversion from Japan
Converted 15-passenger diesel van for church groups, with removable seats and side doors for easy access. HTS 8702.10.61.00 covers this as a diesel motor vehicle for 10+ persons, 'other' category excluding trucks or cars. Focuses on group transport needs.
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
• Label fiber content if seats have textiles; fiber rules apply indirectly
• Pre-validate with CBP ruling for van-to-bus conversions
• Track first sale status for new/used reporting accuracy