Rivian EDV 700 Electric Passenger Van from Japan
The Rivian EDV 700 is an all-electric van designed for transporting 16 or more persons including the driver, featuring high-capacity battery and modular seating. Classified under HTS 8702.40.31.00 due to its electric-only propulsion and passenger transport capacity over 16. It's built for shuttle services with advanced autonomous driving aids.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
2%
Rate breakdown
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
• Submit detailed VIN and build sheets proving electric-only powertrain; hybrids misclassified risk penalties
• Include proof of seating configuration from manufacturer to substantiate 16+ capacity claim
• Prepare for DOT entry requirements; pitfall is inadequate crash test data for large electric vehicles