Ford Transit Custom Plug-in Hybrid Cargo Van from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• 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