Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Hybrid Prisoner Transport from Japan

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.

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.
9903.03.060%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

Import Tips

Include ballistic rating certificates and cell separation diagrams

Distinguish from general security vans via dedicated prisoner restraint systems

Engine affidavits critical for >3,000cc verification