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.
9903.05.900%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
• Capacity ratings essential for distinguishing from school buses (8702)
• Security mesh and partition invoices needed
• GVWR under 14,000 lbs confirms passenger vehicle status