RAM ProMaster Hybrid Prison Van from Germany
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.
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
9903.05.900%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
• Provide law enforcement specs, ballistic ratings, and cell configurations to Customs for verification
• Declare accurately as 'new' per chapter notes; include VIN and manufacturer affidavit
• Avoid bulk import pitfalls by ensuring each unit has dedicated prison fittings, not general cargo