Thor Sequence 20L Class B Motorhome from Japan
The Thor Sequence 20L is a compact Class B motorhome on a Ram ProMaster chassis equipped with a 3.6L Pentastar V6 spark-ignition engine (2,800cc), including wet bath, kitchen, and convertible bed for family travel. Classified under HTS 8703.23.0110 due to its design for person transport with self-contained living amenities and engine specs matching the subheading. It exceeds 1,500cc but stays under 3,000cc for tariff purposes.
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.
9903.05.900%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
• Ensure FMVSS 208 crashworthiness certification and label fuel economy per EPA; use ISF for advance shipment filing
• Common pitfall: misdeclaring engine displacement leads to duty adjustments