Mercedes-Benz Vito Hybrid Panel Van from Germany
A light commercial panel van featuring a gasoline spark-ignition engine paired with an electric motor for plug-in hybrid operation, optimized for urban goods delivery. G.V.W. under 2.5 tons places it in HTS 8704.51.00.20 for hybrid goods transport vehicles.
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
• Submit detailed propulsion specs showing integrated spark-ignition and electric motors to customs for accurate dual-motor classification
• Label as 'cargo van' with photos evidencing minimal or no rear seating to affirm goods transport purpose
• Comply with FMVSS safety standards; common pitfall is missing VIN and manufacturer plate verification