Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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
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