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
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) 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 column1 less than 15 percent.
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 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