Ford Escape Hybrid 2.0L Diesel from Japan
Ford Escape Hybrid features a 2.0L turbo diesel (1,997 cc) compression-ignition engine combined with electric motor propulsion, non-plug-in capable. As a new passenger SUV, it matches HTS 8703.50.00.30 for diesel-electric hybrids in the specified cylinder range.
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
• Provide detailed powertrain invoice breakdown distinguishing compression-ignition from spark-ignition to prevent misclassification
• Confirm 'new' status with manufacturer affidavit; used vehicles reported differently per Chapter 87 statistical notes
• Budget for safety standard homologation; pitfall is incomplete child restraint anchor documentation