Ford Escape PHEV SUV
The Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid is a compact SUV featuring a 2.5L Atkinson-cycle spark-ignition engine combined with an electric motor and a 14.4 kWh battery pack rechargeable via external 120V/240V outlets. Classified under HTS 8703.60.00 for its dual-motor propulsion designed primarily for transporting persons with plug-in charging capability.
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If propulsion relies primarily on electric motor with small ICE backup
Vehicles where electric motor provides primary propulsion with IC engine as range extender use a different hybrid subheading.
If pure spark-ignition vehicles without electric motor integration
Standard gasoline SUVs lacking dual propulsion and plug-in capability classify under conventional IC engine headings.
If designed primarily for off-road or motorcycle-style use
Small hybrid motorcycles or ATVs fall under Chapter 87 heading for two-wheeled vehicles, not passenger cars.
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• Provide VIN-specific build sheets showing hybrid system integration to prevent reclassification during entry
• Ensure compliance with FMVSS safety standards; missing crash test data is a frequent cause of import delays
• Declare battery capacity accurately—understating leads to penalties under statistical reporting requirements
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Toyota Prius Prime Plug-in Hybrid
The Toyota Prius Prime is a compact hatchback with a 2.0L spark-ignition internal combustion engine paired with an electric motor, featuring a plug-in rechargeable battery for up to 25 miles of electric-only range. It falls under HTS 8703.60.00 as a motor vehicle principally designed for passenger transport with dual propulsion systems chargeable from an external power source.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a mid-size SUV with a 2.4L spark-ignition engine, twin electric motors (one per axle for AWD), and 20 kWh battery offering 38 miles EV range via plug-in charging. It qualifies for HTS 8703.60.00 as a passenger vehicle with both IC engine and electric motor propulsion from external power.
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivan
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.
Volvo XC90 T8 Recharge PHEV
The Volvo XC90 T8 Recharge is a luxury 7-seat SUV with 2.0L turbo/supercharged spark-ignition engine, electric motor, and 18.8 kWh battery providing 32 miles plug-in range with AWD. HTS 8703.60.00 applies to this passenger transport vehicle with spark-ignition/electric dual motors and external charging.
BMW X5 xDrive45e PHEV
BMW X5 xDrive45e features a 3.0L turbocharged spark-ignition inline-6 with electric motor and 24 kWh high-voltage battery for 30 miles EV range via plug-in charging. Classified HTS 8703.60.00 as luxury SUV for passenger transport with both IC and electric propulsion.
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
The Hyundai Tucson PHEV compact SUV pairs a 1.6L turbo spark-ignition engine with 66 kW electric motor and 13.8 kWh battery for 33 miles plug-in range and HTRAC AWD. Falls under HTS 8703.60.00 for dual propulsion passenger vehicles chargeable from external sources.