Ram ProMaster EV-Diesel Hybrid Box Truck from Japan
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 — 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
• 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