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
37%
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.
9903.88.0125%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]
9903.05.900%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
• 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