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
17.5%
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 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
• 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