Custom Mercedes Metris Motorhome from Japan
Mercedes Metris van converted to micro-motorhome with 2.0L turbo 4-cyl spark-ignition (2,000cc), swivel seats and rear kitchen for couples. Classifies under HTS 8703.23.0110 as motor home for person transport within specs. Perfect city RV.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4115%Passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document conversion specs for CBP review; test batteries for hazmat
• Pitfall: minimal amenities may classify as passenger van 8703.23.0055