Ford Escape Hybrid 2.5L from Germany
Ford Escape Hybrid is a crossover SUV with a 2.5L Atkinson-cycle spark-ignition engine (1,500 cc cylinder capacity) and electric motor integration for hybrid drive, designed for passenger use. It matches HTS 8703.40.00.10 for non-plug-in hybrids in this displacement range.
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 bill of lading specifying 'new passenger vehicle' to meet statistical new/used definitions
• Prepare for DOT importation bond if modifications needed for US standards
• Document exact cylinder capacity to avoid shifts to adjacent engine size codes