Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo Van 2500 from Japan

This Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Cargo Van features a gasoline spark-ignition engine and modular cargo space for commercial hauling, with G.V.W. below 5 tons. Classified in 8704.31.01 for its goods-transport purpose and engine type.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.94.040%Effective with respect to entries on or after April 3, 2025, certain passenger vehicles and light trucks, as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 33 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

Provide VIN and build sheet to customs for accurate G.V.W. and engine verification

Comply with FMVSS safety standards; non-compliant vehicles face detention

Label as 'cargo only' to prevent passenger vehicle misclassification pitfalls