Ambulances, hearses and prison vans
Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 8702), including station wagons and racing cars: > Other vehicles, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor as motors for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power: > Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500 cc > Ambulances, hearses and prison vans
Duty Rate (from China)
Except as provided in heading 9903.91.10, effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (d) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Effective with respect to entries on or after April 3, 2025, certain passenger vehicles and light trucks, as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
Products classified under HTS 8703.70.00.60
Ford Transit Diesel-Electric Ambulance
A hybrid ambulance van with a diesel engine and electric motor, cylinder capacity over 2,500 cc, designed for emergency medical transport. Classified under HTS 8703.70.00.60 due to its specialized ambulance body for patient care and compliance with diesel-electric hybrid propulsion exceeding the cylinder limit.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Plug-in Hybrid Hearse
Luxury hearse based on Sprinter chassis with diesel-electric hybrid powertrain over 2,500cc, featuring coffin compartment and dignified transport design. Fits HTS 8703.70.00.60 as a specialized funeral vehicle with required propulsion and capacity specs.
Ram ProMaster Diesel Hybrid Prison Van
Secure transport van with cells for prisoner detention, powered by diesel engine and plug-in electric motor exceeding 2,500cc. HTS 8703.70.00.60 applies to its prison van design for law enforcement personnel and detainee transport.
Chevrolet Express Plug-in Ambulance
Full-size ambulance conversion on Express chassis with diesel-electric hybrid system over 2,500cc, equipped for paramedic operations. Categorized in HTS 8703.70.00.60 for its ambulance purpose and propulsion matching the statistical criteria.
Ford E-Transit Hybrid Funeral Coach
Extended-wheelbase hearse variant of the E-Transit with diesel and electric motors over 2,500cc, designed for casket transport. HTS 8703.70.00.60 covers this as a hearse with plug-in hybrid capabilities.
Dodge Grand Caravan Modified Prison Transport
Minivan adapted with secure partitions and seating for up to 8 prisoners, diesel-hybrid powertrain exceeding 2,500cc. Qualifies for HTS 8703.70.00.60 as a prison van for short-haul detainee movement.
Iveco Daily Diesel-Electric Ambulance
European-style box ambulance on Iveco Daily platform with plug-in hybrid diesel over 2,500cc for urban EMS response. HTS 8703.70.00.60 due to ambulance designation and engine specs.
Volkswagen Crafter Plug-in Hearse
Elegant hearse model on Crafter van with diesel-electric propulsion over 2,500cc, featuring polished wood and liftgate. Classed under HTS 8703.70.00.60 for hearse function and hybrid power.
Freightliner Sprinter Hybrid Prisoner Bus
Mid-size prison van seating 12 detainees with diesel and electric motors over 2,500cc, armored and ventilated. HTS 8703.70.00.60 for prison van specialization.
Type II Mercedes Ambulance Hybrid
Compact Type II ambulance on Mercedes diesel-electric chassis over 2,500cc, ideal for city paramedic teams. Fits HTS 8703.70.00.60 as specialized medical transport vehicle.
Custom Lincoln MKT Hearse Diesel Hybrid
Luxury sedan-based hearse with diesel-electric powertrain over 2,500cc and extended cargo for caskets. HTS 8703.70.00.60 for its hearse body on qualifying chassis.
Armored Ford Transit Prison Van PHEV
PHEV prison van with Level B armor, diesel-electric over 2,500cc for high-risk transports. Classified HTS 8703.70.00.60 as prison van.