Ford F-550 Hybrid Hearse from Germany
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.
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
• Document casket capacity and hearse-specific modifications separately from base truck
• Hybrid certification must exclude external charging capability
• Avoid cargo van error by proving primary person transport purpose