Mercedes-Benz Vito Hybrid Cargo Van from Germany
Mid-size panel van featuring a gasoline engine paired with electric motor for plug-in hybrid operation, optimized for urban goods delivery. Classified in 8704.51.00 due to its hybrid powertrain and GVW below 5 tons for commercial freight.
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
• Include detailed powertrain specs confirming both spark-ignition and electric motors to justify 8704.51 classification
• Comply with FMVSS safety standards certification for motor vehicles entering the US market
• Watch for common pitfalls like incorrect GVW declaration leading to duty reassessment