Ford Escape PHEV SUV from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
17.5%
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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• 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