Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivan from Japan
The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan combines a 3.6L V6 spark-ignition engine with electric motors and a 16 kWh lithium-ion battery for 32 miles plug-in EV range, seating up to 7 passengers. Under HTS 8703.60.00 for multi-purpose passenger vehicles with dual propulsion chargeable externally.
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 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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Minivans require specific DOT seating capacity declarations; incorrect passenger ratings trigger reclassification
• Hybrid system warranty docs help prove integrated dual propulsion vs. aftermarket conversion
• Large sliding door mechanisms must meet FMVSS 206 latch standards for admission