Ram ProMaster EV-Diesel Hybrid Box Truck from Germany
A box truck variant with diesel piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, G.V.W. not over 5 tons, used for parcel delivery. Falls in 8704.41 due to hybrid compression-ignition powertrain for goods transport. Subsidiary transport features don't alter primary hauling classification.
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
9903.94.500%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.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Label as goods vehicle only; passenger seating additions may reclassify to 8703 motor vehicles for persons
• Include battery specs and warranty docs for hybrid components to support valuation and classification
• Avoid importing with mounted tools; separate declaration prevents duty escalation