Thor Sanctuary Motorhome from Japan
The Thor Sanctuary is a luxury motorhome on a Ford F-550 chassis featuring a 6.7L Power Stroke V8 engine (over 3,000 cc) combined with electric assist motor for hybrid performance, including residential amenities like full kitchen and slide-outs. It qualifies as a motor home under HTS 8703.40.0055 due to its hybrid spark-ignition propulsion and design for personal transport with onboard living spaces.
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
• Provide detailed build sheets showing hybrid powertrain integration; comply with FMVSS for vehicle safety; watch for undervaluation pitfalls in luxury feature appraisals