Freightliner M2 Bus Chassis with Engine from Germany
A powered chassis for Freightliner M2 series school or transit buses, under HTS 8706.00.5000 as incomplete for heading 8702 vehicles. Features engine, frame, and suspension but no body or cab integration.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
26.4%
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
• Comply with school bus FMVSS standards early; provide chassis spec sheet showing bus end-use for 8702 confirmation
• EPA engine certification mandatory—retain labels; use bonded warehouse for final assembly to defer duties