Volkswagen Caddy Cargo Van from Germany
Small panel van 1.4L TSI gasoline engine, GVW 2.1 tons ideal for tradesmen. Under HTS 8704.31.0120 for spark-ignition goods vehicles ≤2.5 tons. Not a tractor or chassis per chapter 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
• Provide EU type approval docs equivalent to US standards
• Classify as new only pre-first sale per statistical reporting rules
• Watch for reclassification if any passenger seating present