Ford F-550 Hybrid Hearse from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4115%Passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
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