New Ram 1500 eTorque Hybrid Truck from Japan
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 — 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
• 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