Ford Transit Diesel Hearse from Germany
A Ford Transit van customized as a hearse with a sealed rear compartment for coffins, polished interior, and dignified exterior styling for funeral processions. Classified under HTS 8703.33.0110 as a hearse with diesel engine over 2,500 cc, designed specifically for transporting deceased persons.
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
9903.03.060%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
• Provide funeral industry certifications and body modification blueprints to substantiate hearse classification during customs review
• Declare any removable coffin racks separately to prevent valuation disputes; watch for pitfalls in proving special-purpose design
• Comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) for lighting and braking specific to hearses