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 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; and semiconductor articles, 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