Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van

A compact cargo van designed for urban delivery with a gasoline spark-ignition engine and GVW of 2.2 metric tons. It falls under HTS 8704.31.0120 as a motor vehicle primarily for goods transport, spark-ignition piston engine, GVW not exceeding 2.5 tons. New vehicles not yet sold to end users are classified here per statistical notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China25%+25.0%50%
🇲🇽Mexico25%25%
🇨🇦Canada25%25%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8704.21.01.00Same rate: 50%

If fitted with diesel engine

Diesel internal combustion piston engines classify under 8704.21, not spark-ignition 8704.31

8704.31.01Same rate: 50%

If GVW exceeds 2.5 but ≤5 metric tons

Higher GVW range within same spark-ignition goods vehicles shifts to next statistical breakout

8703.23.01Lower: 27.5% vs 50%

If primarily for passenger transport with rear seats

Motor vehicles for ≥10 persons fall in 8703; cargo vans with passenger config reclassify there

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify GVW certification from manufacturer does not exceed 2.5 metric tons; provide weight documentation to CBP

Ensure vehicle is reported as 'new' per statistical notes if not sold to ultimate purchaser; used vehicles go to different subheading

Comply with EPA emissions standards for spark-ignition engines and include engine specs in entry docs