Ford Escape Hybrid Diesel SUV from Japan
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 — 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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