Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Hybrid Box Truck 4T from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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
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