Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Hybrid Box Truck 4T from Germany
A box truck variant of the Sprinter with hybrid powertrain (spark-ignition ICE + electric), GVW 4 metric tons, used for parcel delivery. Classified in 8704.51.00.40 for its goods transport purpose and dual-motor propulsion within the specified weight range.
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
• Provide detailed hybrid system specs and GVW plate documentation; common pitfall is incorrect weight reporting leading to reassignment
• Ensure FMVSS compliance for commercial trucks; label as 'new' if unsold to end-user