Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Hearse from Japan
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van converted into a luxury hearse with spark-ignition V6 engine over 3,000 cc, featuring coffin compartment, polished interior, and formal exterior styling. Falls under HTS 8703.24.0110 as a hearse designed for transporting deceased persons. Meets cylinder capacity and engine type criteria.
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
• Include funeral service modification blueprints and upfitter certifications to substantiate hearse classification
• Document casket compartment dimensions and interior features separately for accurate customs declaration
• Comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) for lighting and braking specific to hearses