Volkswagen Caddy PHEV Cargo Van from Japan
Plug-in hybrid cargo van equipped with a spark-ignition engine and electric motor, G.V.W. under 2.5 tons, built for efficient goods hauling in commercial fleets. HTS 8704.51.00.20 covers its hybrid propulsion for goods transport.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.400%Passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• ,Ensure cargo volume exceeds passenger space in blueprints submitted to CBP
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on EU-origin hybrids; check Commerce scope rulings