Ford Transit Cargo Van 250 from Germany
The Ford Transit Cargo Van 250 is a diesel-powered light commercial van designed for transporting goods, with a GVW under 5 metric tons. It features a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine and is optimized for urban delivery and small business logistics. Classified under HTS 8704.21.01.00 due to its diesel engine and GVW specifications for goods transport.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
40%
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
9903.03.060%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
• Verify GVW certification from manufacturer does not exceed 5 metric tons to avoid reclassification
• Ensure EPA/CARB emissions compliance for diesel engines with proper documentation
• Obtain original statistical note compliance for 'new' vs 'used' vehicles to prevent penalties