Ford F-150 Engine Chassis from Japan
A chassis fitted with a V8 engine designed specifically for Ford F-150 pickup trucks classified under heading 8703. It includes the frame, suspension, engine, and basic drivetrain but lacks a body or cab. Falls under HTS 8706.00.15 as a chassis for motor vehicles of heading 8703.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
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 vehicles like pickups via manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed engineering drawings and VIN precursors in documentation for CBP review