Fiberglass School Bus Body from Germany
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.
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.
9903.05.900%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)
9903.74.100%Articles as provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• 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