Ford Transit Custom Plug-in Hybrid Cargo Van from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
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.
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.
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