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
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5115%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 less than 15 percent
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 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