25-Seat Diesel-Electric Hybrid Minibus from Japan
A compact minibus accommodating 25 passengers including driver, featuring a diesel engine paired with an electric motor for efficient urban transport. Classified in HTS 8702.20.61.00 for its capacity of 10+ persons and dual diesel-electric propulsion as an 'other' hybrid bus.
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
• Submit detailed engine specs showing both diesel and electric motors contribute to propulsion
• Comply with FMVSS standards for school/charter bus safety features during import
• Watch for misclassification as trucks if passenger seating is removable