Renault Kangoo E-Tech Electric Hybrid Van from Germany
Compact hybrid van with spark-ignition piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, tailored for last-mile goods delivery with enclosed cargo space. Falls under HTS 8704.51.00.20 due to G.V.W. ≤2.5 tons and dual-motor goods vehicle design.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Include battery specs and electric motor torque ratings in entry docs to prove 'as motors for propulsion' requirement
• Avoid common pitfall of bulk shipments misdeclared as parts; classify as complete vehicles only if road-ready
• Obtain advance ruling on hybrid status if propulsion integration is ambiguous