Western Star 49X Cab Chassis (15-ton GVW) from Japan
The Western Star 49X severe-duty cab chassis is powered by a Detroit DD13 diesel engine, with a maximum GVW of 15 metric tons for custom severe service bodies. It is presented as a diesel cab chassis for goods transport. This makes it classifiable under tariff item 8704.22.00 for motor vehicles for goods transport with a GVW exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
6.1%
Import Tips
• Verify the GVW is correctly stated as 15 metric tons, which falls within the 5-to-20-tonne range of tariff item 8704.22.00
• If the vehicle is imported for severe-duty applications, ensure it meets all Canadian safety standards
• Have the manufacturer's certificate of origin ready to claim preferential duty rates