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
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
• 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