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.
9903.05.900%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 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