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.
9903.03.060%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
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