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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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