Ford F-550 Prison Transport Van from Germany
Heavy-duty Ford F-550 chassis cab upfitted to prison van with 6.2L V8 spark-ignition engine over 3,000 cc, multiple secure cells, and high-security features. Under HTS 8703.24.0110 for prison vans transporting persons. Built for correctional service.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5115%Passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (n) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent
9903.05.900%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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include load capacity and GVWR docs to distinguish from truck classifications
• Pre-clear with CBP for armored features potentially requiring special licenses
• Separate upfit costs from base vehicle value in commercial invoice