Blue Bird Prison Bus Conversion from Japan
Blue Bird van chassis converted to prison transport with 6.0L V8 spark-ignition exceeding 3,000 cc, bench seating with restraints. HTS 8703.24.0110 for prison van design. High-capacity secure mover.
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
• Capacity ratings essential for distinguishing from school buses (8702)
• Security mesh and partition invoices needed
• GVWR under 14,000 lbs confirms passenger vehicle status