New Ford Ranger Hybrid Pickup from Japan
A new mid-size pickup featuring a turbo diesel engine over 2,500 cc paired with an electric motor, non-plug-in hybrid system for propulsion. Classified in 8703.50.00.70 due to its passenger cab design and hybrid powertrain specs matching the heading for vehicles transporting persons.
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
• Confirm cylinder capacity documentation exceeds 2,500 cc to avoid lower-capacity subheadings
• Comply with FMVSS safety standards; test for crashworthiness before importation
• Label as 'new' with manufacturer affidavit; prior dealer sales disqualify