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
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
9903.94.500%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.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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