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 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 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