Ford F-650 Hybrid Delivery Van from China
Ford's F-650 hybrid van combines a 6.7L diesel engine with electric assist, rated at 8 metric tons GVW for parcel and freight delivery. Its reinforced frame supports medium-duty logistics. Classified in 8704.42.0020 for diesel-electric goods transport vehicles in the 5-9 ton category.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.0125%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
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
• Submit detailed powertrain specs proving dual diesel-electric propulsion to justify hybrid classification
• Include noise and emissions test reports as required for heavy-duty imports over 5 tons
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; use transaction value based on commercial invoice