New Ford Escape PHEV Diesel Wagon (2.0L) from Germany
The Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid is a versatile station wagon with a 2.0L diesel engine paired with an electric motor for propulsion, plug-in rechargeable. Classified under HTS 8703.70.0030 as a new passenger vehicle with engine capacity 1,501-2,500 cc and dual diesel-electric motors.
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
• Submit VIN and manufacture date to confirm 'new' per HTS statistical definitions
• Include plug-in charging capability documentation to validate electric motor propulsion
• Check for safety standard compliance (FMVSS) to prevent customs holds on hybrids