Ford F-650 Hybrid Delivery Van from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.0125%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%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