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
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
• 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