Ford Transit Hybrid Ambulance from Mexico
A hybrid ambulance van based on the Ford Transit platform, featuring a compression-ignition diesel engine combined with an electric motor for propulsion, with cylinder capacity over 2,500 cc. It is specifically designed for emergency medical transport with medical equipment bays, patient stretcher compartments, and siren systems. Classified under HTS 8703.50.00.60 due to its ambulance purpose and hybrid diesel-electric powertrain not rechargeable via external plug.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
2.5%
Rate breakdown
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
9903.94.040%Effective with respect to entries on or after April 3, 2025, certain passenger vehicles and light trucks, as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Verify vehicle qualifies as 'new' per statistical notes (not sold to ultimate purchaser); obtain EPA/DOT certifications for hybrid systems; ensure ambulance conversion documentation from certified outfitter to avoid reclassification