Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van from Germany
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.
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
9903.94.500%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 equal to or greater than 15 percent.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• 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