Ram ProMaster 1500 Cargo Van from Japan
The Ram ProMaster 1500 is a front-wheel-drive cargo van powered by a spark-ignition V6 gasoline engine, ideal for delivery services with payload capacity under 5 tons G.V.W. It fits HTS 8704.31.01 due to its design for goods transport and light-duty specifications.
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
• Include detailed engine specs in commercial invoice to prove spark-ignition classification
• Check for 'new' vs 'used' status per statistical notes to apply correct reporting
• Ensure no conversion to passenger use, as that would reclassify under Chapter 87 passenger headings