New Ram 1500 eTorque Hybrid Truck from Germany
New full-size crew cab truck with V8 diesel hybrid system (over 2,500 cc cylinder capacity) using compression-ignition and electric motor, non-plug-in. It qualifies for HTS 8703.50.00.70 as a passenger-transport vehicle with specified hybrid propulsion.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5115%Passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (n) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent
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 engine specs and hybrid certification to customs for accurate statistical reporting
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain diesel engines from specific countries
• Ensure no interchangeable equipment from 8701 tractors is mounted, per chapter notes