Ford Transit Custom Plug-in Hybrid Cargo Van from Germany
A mid-size cargo van with a diesel engine combined with an electric motor for hybrid propulsion, designed primarily for transporting goods in urban delivery operations. Its gross vehicle weight (G.V.W.) is under 5 metric tons, fitting 8704.41 as a diesel-electric hybrid goods vehicle. Interchangeable equipment like shelving is classified separately.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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.
Import Tips
• Verify G.V.W. certification from manufacturer to confirm under 5 metric tons; exceeding this shifts to higher subheadings
• Obtain EPA and CARB certifications for diesel-electric hybrids to avoid customs delays on emissions compliance
• Declare as 'new' only if unsold to end-user per statistical notes; used vehicles require title transfer proof