Ambulances, hearses and prison vans
Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 8702), including station wagons and racing cars: > Other vehicles, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power > Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 3,000 cc: > Ambulances, hearses and prison vans
Duty Rate (from China)
Except as provided in heading 9903.91.10, effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (d) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
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
Effective with respect to entries on or after April 3, 2025, certain passenger vehicles and light trucks, as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
Products classified under HTS 8703.60.00.50
Ford F-550 PHEV Prison Transport
Heavy-duty Ford F-550 plug-in hybrid prison van with >3,000 cc spark-ignition and electric motor, featuring multiple cells and armored doors for inmate transport.
Mercedes Vito Hybrid Ambulance
Mid-size Mercedes Vito plug-in hybrid ambulance, spark-ignition >3,000 cc with electric, for urban emergency response.
Dodge Ram 3500 PHEV Hearse
Extended wheelbase Dodge Ram 3500 plug-in hybrid hearse for oversized coffins, >3,000 cc hybrid.
Sprinter Prisoner Shuttle Hybrid
Mercedes Sprinter-based multi-passenger prison shuttle, plug-in hybrid >3L for group transport.
Custom Transit Ambulance PHEV
Aftermarket-converted Ford Transit plug-in hybrid ambulance with advanced life support systems.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Plug-in Hybrid Ambulance
A large plug-in hybrid ambulance based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis, featuring a spark-ignition engine over 3,000 cc combined with an electric motor charged via external power. It is principally designed for emergency medical transport with patient compartments, medical equipment mounts, and siren systems. Classified under HTS 8703.60.0050 due to its ambulance purpose, hybrid propulsion, and engine capacity exceeding 3,000 cc.
Ford Transit Custom PHEV Hearse
A plug-in hybrid hearse derived from the Ford Transit Custom, with a spark-ignition piston engine exceeding 3,000 cc paired with an electric motor for propulsion, rechargeable externally. Designed for dignified transport of coffins with extended rear cargo space, polished wood interior, and lowered floor. Falls under HTS 8703.60.0050 as a hearse with qualifying hybrid powertrain and displacement.
RAM ProMaster Hybrid Prison Van
A plug-in hybrid prison van on RAM ProMaster platform with spark-ignition engine over 3,000 cc and electric motor, charged externally, featuring secure cells, reinforced walls, and surveillance. Built for law enforcement transport of detainees with partition barriers and locking compartments. HTS 8703.60.0050 applies for prison vans with hybrid propulsion exceeding 3L displacement.
Chevrolet Express PHEV Ambulance
Plug-in hybrid ambulance using Chevrolet Express full-size chassis, spark-ignition engine >3,000 cc with electric assist, external charging capable. Equipped for paramedic operations with stretcher bays, oxygen systems, and emergency lighting. Classified in HTS 8703.60.0050 for hybrid ambulances of large displacement.
Iveco Daily Hybrid Hearse
European Iveco Daily plug-in hybrid hearse with spark-ignition >3,000 cc engine and electric motor, designed for funeral services with elegant interior and hydraulic lift. Meets HTS 8703.60.0050 for hearses with specified hybrid propulsion.