New Ford Escape PHEV ST-Line from Japan
Ford Escape PHEV ST-Line is a plug-in hybrid compact SUV with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine and electric motor, chargeable via external power. It qualifies for HTS 8703.60.0020 as a new passenger vehicle with engine displacement between 1,500-3,000 cc and ≤4 cylinders.
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
• Submit manufacturer's affidavit confirming new status and no prior title transfer to end-user
• Document battery/charging specs to prove plug-in capability, preventing reclassification
• Avoid pitfalls like undervaluation; use transaction value based on similar new imports