Ford Transit Custom PHEV Hearse from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

15%

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
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) 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 column1 less than 15 percent.
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 funeral industry certifications and photos evidencing hearse-specific features like coffin rails to justify classification

Ensure 'new' status documentation if from manufacturer; used vehicles require title transfer proof per statistical notes

Comply with DOT standards for vehicle safety; watch for reclassification if sold as multi-purpose van