Ford F-550 Hybrid Delivery Truck from Germany
Ford F-550 hybrid features spark-ignition engine paired with electric motor for urban goods delivery, with GVW over 5 tons for heavy payloads. Built for commercial freight transport with reinforced frame. Falls under 8704.52.00 for hybrid heavy goods vehicles.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.0125%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include detailed propulsion specs showing both spark-ignition and electric motor integration for proper hybrid classification
• Comply with FMVSS safety standards certification for vehicles over 5 tons GVW entering US commerce
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluing GVW which leads to audits and penalties