Ram ProMaster 1500 Cargo Van from Japan
Ram ProMaster 1500 is a front-wheel-drive diesel cargo van under 5t GVW, built for efficient goods hauling in tight spaces. Its compression-ignition engine suits delivery fleets. HTS 8704.21.01.00 applies for diesel goods vehicles of this weight.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.400%Passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as 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 equal to or greater than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document diesel engine type explicitly to distinguish from gasoline variants
• Confirm no passenger seating modifications that could trigger 8703 classification
• Use chapter notes to separate interchangeable equipment presented with vehicle