Canoo Electric Delivery Van from Japan
The Canoo electric delivery van is a purpose-built vehicle for transporting parcels and goods in urban environments, powered exclusively by electric motors. It meets HTS 8704.60.00.00 criteria for electric goods transport vehicles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 38 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
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Submit FMVSS compliance letters; electric vans often face scrutiny on braking and battery safety
• Declare exact payload capacity to confirm goods transport purpose over passenger use
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'new' if previously titled; statistical notes require first-sale status