Diesel-Electric Hybrid School Bus from China
A large school bus with a diesel engine and electric motor hybrid propulsion system, designed to transport 16 or more students plus the driver. It falls under HTS 8702.20.31.00 due to its capacity for 16+ persons and combined diesel-electric powertrain. Used primarily for student transportation with safety features like high-back seats and stop arms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
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
• Verify EPA and DOT certifications for hybrid diesel engines to ensure compliance with U.S. emissions standards
• Provide detailed vehicle specifications including passenger capacity and propulsion system in entry documentation
• Avoid misclassification as new/used; report as 'new' only if unsold to ultimate purchaser per statistical notes