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Fiberglass School Bus Body

Composite fiberglass body shell for school buses (8702/8703), with seating mounts and emergency exits. Falls under 8707.90.50.90 as other vehicle bodies. Meets FMVSS safety standards for pupil transport.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4%+50.0%54%
🇲🇽Mexico4%+25.0%29%
🇨🇦Canada4%+25.0%29%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8702.30Lower: 12% vs 54%

If mounted on bus chassis as semi-knocked-down unit

Chassis with fitted bodies classify as complete buses in 8702.

6810.99.00Lower: 37.5% vs 54%

If bare fiberglass panels without vehicle-specific mounts

Articles of cement/fibrous materials (non-vehicle) go to Chapter 68.

8708.29Lower: 27.5% vs 54%

If interior paneling or seating frames only

Body parts/accessories separate from full structural shell.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide DOT FMVSS 220/221 certifications; non-compliant bodies face detention

• Label fiber content precisely (e.g

• 60% glass/40% resin) for accurate duty assessment