New Ford Escape PHEV Diesel Wagon (2.0L) from Japan
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 — 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
• 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