Ford Escape Hybrid Diesel SUV from Germany
The Ford Escape Hybrid features a compression-ignition diesel piston engine paired with an electric motor in a non-plug-in hybrid setup for passenger transport. Classified under HTS 8703.50.00 as it uses both motors for propulsion without external charging. Designed as a versatile 5-seater crossover for family use.
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
• Submit detailed powertrain specs to CBP to confirm dual propulsion and non-plug-in status
• Include VIN and build sheets; used vehicles reported differently per statistical notes
• Watch for country-of-origin rules; partial assembly may trigger different duties