Ford Transit Custom Plug-in Hybrid Van from Germany
A compact cargo van with a spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine combined with an electric motor for hybrid propulsion, designed primarily for transporting goods. Its gross vehicle weight (G.V.W.) is under 5 metric tons, fitting 8704.51.00 as a hybrid goods transport vehicle not exceeding the weight limit.
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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify GVW certification from manufacturer does not exceed 5 metric tons to avoid reclassification to higher GVW subheadings
• Provide EPA/CARB hybrid certification and emissions data for compliance with US environmental import regulations
• Ensure VIN and vehicle origin documentation matches HTS statistical notes for 'new' vs 'used' reporting