BYD K9 Electric Minibus

The BYD K9 is a fully electric minibus with capacity for 16+ passengers including driver, equipped with iron-phosphate batteries for long-range shuttle operations. It qualifies for HTS 8702.40.31.00 as a large electric passenger vehicle designed specifically for mass transit. Features include low-floor design for accessibility.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2%+100.0%102%
🇲🇽Mexico2%2%
🇨🇦Canada2%2%
🇩🇪Germany2%2%
🇯🇵Japan2%2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8702.10.31.00Lower: 27% vs 102%

If diesel or gasoline powered version

Non-electric propulsion moves it to 8702.10 spark-ignition or 8702.20 compression-ignition headings.

8706.00.25.00Lower: 51.6% vs 102%

If imported as incomplete vehicle without engine or body

Chassis or incomplete vehicles without propulsion classify in 8706, not assembled passenger vehicles.

8703.33.01Lower: 27.5% vs 102%

If reconfigured for fewer seats and personal use

Modified for under 10 passengers, it becomes a standard electric SUV/car under 8703.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide battery composition and propulsion system diagrams to customs for sole electric verification

Document GVWR and seating plans; exceeding limits can trigger truck classification

Avoid pitfalls by pre-clearing with CBP on 'new' vs 'used' status per statistical notes

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