Ambulances, hearses and prison vans
Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 8702), including station wagons and racing cars: > Other vehicles, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion, other than those capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power > Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 3,000 cc: > Ambulances, hearses and prison vans
Duty Rate (from China)
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
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
Effective with respect to entries on or after April 3, 2025, certain passenger vehicles and light trucks, as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
Products classified under HTS 8703.40.00.50
Type I Ford Hybrid Ambulance
Compact Type I hybrid ambulance on Ford Transit with >3,000cc spark-ignition/electric hybrid. Basic life support for urban use. HTS 8703.40.0050.
Freightliner Custom Hybrid Hearse
Heavy commercial hybrid hearse on Freightliner chassis with >3,000cc powertrain. For large funeral processions. 8703.40.0050 classification.
Ford Transit Hybrid Ambulance
A hybrid ambulance based on the Ford Transit with a spark-ignition engine over 3,000 cc cylinder capacity combined with an electric motor for propulsion, not plug-in chargeable. It is principally designed for medical emergency transport with patient stretchers, oxygen equipment, and life-support systems. Classified under HTS 8703.40.0050 due to its ambulance purpose and hybrid powertrain exceeding 3L displacement.
Chevrolet Express Hybrid Ambulance
Type III hybrid ambulance on Chevrolet Express 3500 chassis with spark-ignition V8 >3,000cc and electric motor assist. Includes modular medical bays for critical care during transport. Classified in 8703.40.0050 for ambulances meeting hybrid >3L criteria.
Ford F-550 Hybrid Hearse
Heavy-duty hybrid hearse on Ford F-550 chassis featuring >3,000cc spark-ignition engine with electric propulsion motor. Designed for oversized caskets with hydraulic lift and polished interior. HTS 8703.40.0050 for qualifying hearse hybrids.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Hybrid Prisoner Transport
High-security hybrid prisoner van with Mercedes-Benz Sprinter base, >3,000cc spark-ignition hybrid powertrain. Equipped with multiple isolation cells and ballistic protection. Fits 8703.40.0050 as prison van.
Custom Lincoln MKT Hybrid Hearse
Luxury stretch hybrid hearse based on Lincoln MKT with >3,000cc spark-ignition/electric hybrid system. Features elegant wood trim and multi-casket capacity. HTS 8703.40.0050 for hearses.
International MV Hybrid Prison Van
Durable hybrid prison transport on International MV series with >3,000cc spark-ignition engine and electric assist. Designed for maximum security prisoner shuttles. Classifies under 8703.40.0050.
GMC Savana Hybrid Ambulance
Reliable hybrid ambulance using GMC Savana 3500 platform with qualifying >3,000cc hybrid powertrain. Equipped for urban paramedic operations. 8703.40.0050 applies.
Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Hearse
Premium SUV-based hybrid hearse with Cadillac Escalade platform, >3,000cc spark-ignition/electric system. Opulent interior for VIP services. HTS 8703.40.0050.
Ford E-450 Hybrid Prison Transport
Cutaway hybrid prison van on Ford E-450 chassis with >3,000cc hybrid propulsion. High-capacity inmate transport with advanced security. 8703.40.0050 category.
Blue Bird Vision Hybrid Ambulance
School bus-derived hybrid ambulance chassis with >3,000cc spark-ignition/electric motor. Mass casualty response configuration. Fits 8703.40.0050.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Hybrid Hearse
Luxury hybrid hearse from Mercedes-Benz Sprinter platform featuring spark-ignition engine >3,000cc with electric assist motor (non-plug-in). Equipped for dignified transport of deceased with casket compartments and climate control. Falls under HTS 8703.40.0050 as a hearse with qualifying hybrid propulsion.
Dodge Ram ProMaster Hybrid Prison Van
Secure hybrid prison transport van on Dodge Ram ProMaster chassis with >3,000cc spark-ignition engine and electric motor (non-plug-in). Features reinforced cells, surveillance, and secure seating for prisoner transport. HTS 8703.40.0050 applies to prison vans with this hybrid spec.
Ram 5500 Hybrid Ambulance
Commercial-grade hybrid ambulance on Ram 5500 chassis with spark-ignition engine exceeding 3,000cc and electric motor. Advanced life support systems for rural emergency response. 8703.40.0050 classification.