Diesel-Electric Hybrid Minibus from Germany
16-passenger minibus with diesel-electric powertrain for urban routes or paratransit. HTS 8702.20.31.00 due to capacity threshold and hybrid propulsion. Compact design with wheelchair securement.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.74.070%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Use VIN and build sheets to prove 'new' status per Chapter 87 statistical notes
• Label GVWR and axle configurations for proper duty assessment
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete origin certificates for hybrid components