Ford Transit Hybrid Cargo Van 3.5T from Germany
A medium-duty cargo van with a hybrid spark-ignition engine and electric motor, designed for urban goods delivery with a GVW of 3.5 metric tons. It falls under HTS 8704.51.00.40 due to its propulsion system combining both motors and weight class for commercial transport of goods. Interchangeable equipment like racks is classified separately.
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
• Verify GVW certification from manufacturer as it determines statistical suffix; ensure EPA/CARB emissions compliance for hybrid systems
• Obtain DOT Form HS-7 for vehicle safety standards; avoid misclassification as passenger vans