Ford Transit Cargo Van from Germany
The Ford Transit Cargo Van is a light-duty commercial vehicle with a spark-ignition gasoline engine, designed primarily for transporting goods in urban and suburban environments. Its gross vehicle weight (G.V.W.) is under 5 metric tons, classifying it under HTS 8704.31.01 as a motor vehicle for goods transport with a spark-ignition piston engine.
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 G.V.W. certification from manufacturer to confirm ≤5 metric tons and spark-ignition engine type
• Obtain EPA and DOT compliance documents for emissions and safety standards before importation
• Avoid misclassification as passenger vehicles by ensuring no rear seats or windows are installed