Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Hybrid Hearse from Japan
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.
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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include funeral service certifications and interior layout diagrams proving hearse configuration
• Ensure hybrid powertrain documentation matches non-plug-in criteria to avoid EV tariff headings