Ford F-150 Chassis with Engine for Passenger Pickup Conversion from Germany
This is a chassis fitted with a 3.5L V6 engine, designed specifically for assembly into passenger automobiles under heading 8703, such as extended cab pickups used for personal transport. It excludes the body but includes the frame, suspension, steering, and powertrain for final vehicle completion. Classified under 8706.00.1520 as it's intended for passenger cars per chapter notes excluding complete cabs.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) 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 column1 less than 15 percent.
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) 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
• Verify the chassis is explicitly for 8703 passenger vehicles via manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification; obtain EPA engine certification docs; watch for DOT compliance if partially assembled