Thor Motor Coach Sanctuary Diesel Plug-in Hybrid RV from Germany
The Thor Sanctuary is a luxury Class B+ motorhome on a Freightliner chassis featuring a Cummins diesel engine paired with an electric motor, rechargeable from external sources. It includes full kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping quarters for extended travel. Fits HTS 8703.70.0065 due to its diesel-electric hybrid powertrain over 2,500 cc designed as a motor home.
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
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) 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 column1 less than 15 percent.
9903.03.060%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
Import Tips
• Obtain manufacturer affidavits confirming plug-in capability and cylinder capacity to meet statistical reporting for new vehicles
• Label as 'motor home' with photos of interior amenities to distinguish from commercial vans
• Watch for reclassification if sold as chassis cab; ensure cab and living quarters are permanently integrated