Volkswagen Caddy Cargo Van from Japan
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 — 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
• 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