Ford Transit Custom Plug-in Hybrid Cargo Van from China

A compact cargo van with a spark-ignition internal combustion engine combined with an electric motor for hybrid propulsion, designed primarily for transporting goods. Its gross vehicle weight (G.V.W.) does not exceed 2.5 metric tons, classifying it under HTS 8704.51.00.20 as a motor vehicle for goods transport with dual propulsion motors.

Duty Rate — China → United States

50%

Rate breakdown

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]
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.94.040%Effective with respect to entries on or after April 3, 2025, certain passenger vehicles and light trucks, as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.

Import Tips

Verify G.V.W. certification from manufacturer does not exceed 2.5 metric tons to avoid reclassification to higher weight subheadings

Provide EPA/CARB emissions certificates and hybrid system documentation to confirm dual propulsion for Chapter 87 compliance

Ensure no passenger seating configurations; enclosed cargo area must predominate to prevent shift to passenger vehicle headings