Ford Transit Custom Plug-in Hybrid Van from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.94.040%Effective with respect to entries on or after April 3, 2025, certain passenger vehicles and light trucks, as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 33 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
• 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