Volkswagen Crafter PHEV Box Truck from Japan
Medium-duty plug-in hybrid box van equipped with spark-ignition piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, GVW under 5 tons for urban freight. Classified in 8704.51.00 as other hybrid goods vehicle within specified weight.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
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
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Classify based on 'new' status per statistical notes if unsold by dealer
• Include hybrid system warranty docs for potential duty preference claims
• Beware of GVW creep from added equipment pushing over 5-ton threshold