BYD K9 Electric Minibus from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
112%
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.
9903.91.03100%Except as provided in heading 9903.91.10, effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (d) of U.S. note 31 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
• 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