Ram 5500 Hybrid Service Body Truck
The Ram 5500 Hybrid Service Body Truck is a heavy-duty pickup-based truck equipped with a diesel-electric hybrid powertrain and a service body with multiple storage compartments for tools and equipment. With a gross vehicle weight of 8.9 tons (approximately 8.1 metric tonnes), it is designed for utility and maintenance goods transport. The combination of a compression-ignition diesel engine and an electric motor for propulsion places it within tariff item 8704.42.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.1% | — | 6.1% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.1% | — | 6.1% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.1% | — | 6.1% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.1% | — | 6.1% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.1% | — | 6.1% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the GVW is under 5 tonnes
Lighter diesel-electric goods vehicles fall under this heading.
If the vehicle is equipped with specialized machinery that gives it a principal function other than goods transport
Special-purpose vehicles with mounted equipment are classified in Chapter 87, heading 8705.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the service body is permanently attached and the vehicle is classified as a goods transport vehicle, not a special-purpose vehicle under heading 8705
• Keep records of the GVW rating from the manufacturer to support the tariff classification
• Consider using a licensed customs broker to handle the import documentation and ensure accurate duty payment
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Ford F-750 Hybrid Dump Truck
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