30-Passenger Diesel-Electric Hybrid School Bus from China
This school bus is designed to transport 30 students plus the driver, powered by a hybrid system combining a compression-ignition diesel engine and electric motor for propulsion. It falls under HTS 8702.20.61.00 as a motor vehicle for 10 or more persons with both diesel and electric motors, classified as 'other' diesel-electric hybrids not specifically enumerated.
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 GVWR and seating capacity documentation to confirm classification for 10+ persons
• Obtain EPA and DOT certifications for hybrid diesel propulsion systems to avoid customs delays
• Ensure statistical reporting distinguishes new vs. used vehicles per chapter notes