Diesel-Electric Hybrid City Transit Bus from Japan
A public transit bus with series hybrid diesel-electric drive, accommodating 16+ passengers including standing room. Classified in HTS 8702.20.31.00 for its large capacity and dual propulsion motors. Features low-floor design for accessibility and regenerative braking.
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.
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include FMVSS compliance certificates for safety features like wheelchair lifts and emergency exits
• Document exact passenger seating and standing capacity to confirm 16+ person design
• Check for tariff rate quotas applicable to large commercial vehicles from certain countries