Fire Engine Pumper Truck
A fire engine pumper truck is a specialized motor vehicle built on a commercial chassis and equipped with water pumps, hoses, and ladders for firefighting. It is designed for a specific function rather than for transporting persons or goods, which places it under tariff item 8705.90.90 as an 'other' special purpose motor vehicle.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the truck is an automotive towing truck or includes specific equipment like a snow blower or sweeper
This item covers a list of specific special purpose vehicles, which may include firefighting support vehicles with certain features.
If the vehicle is principally designed for transporting goods and the firefighting equipment is removable
Vehicles designed for transport of goods fall under heading 8704, not special purpose vehicles.
If the vehicle is specifically designed as a mobile crane for lifting
Mobile cranes are classified under a specific subheading of 8705, not as 'other' special purpose vehicles.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the vehicle is not principally designed for transport; provide technical specifications and photos to the CBSA to support classification
• Verify that firefighting equipment is permanently mounted, as loose equipment may be classified separately
• Consider the GST/HST implications on the total value of the vehicle and equipment
Related Products under Tariff item 8705.90.90
Asphalt Paver Truck
A self-propelled vehicle designed for laying and compacting asphalt on roads, equipped with a screed, hopper, and compaction system. It is not principally designed for transporting persons or goods, but for road construction, making it a special purpose motor vehicle under tariff item 8705.90.90.
Cable Laying Truck
A vehicle equipped with reel mounts and digging arms for installing utility cables. It is a special purpose motor vehicle designed for cable laying operations, not for transporting persons or goods, and falls under tariff item 8705.90.90 as 'Other' special purpose vehicles.
Cherry Picker Boom Truck
A truck with an extendable aerial platform for utility line maintenance and tree trimming. It is a special purpose 'other' vehicle for aerial work, classified under the 'other' category of special purpose motor vehicles.
Cherry Picker Truck
A truck with an extendable boom and basket for aerial utility work, such as line maintenance or tree trimming. It is a special purpose motor vehicle, not designed for transporting persons or goods, and is classified under tariff item 8705.90.90 as 'Other'.
Concrete Mixer Truck
A truck with a rotating drum for mixing and transporting concrete to construction sites, used for on-site pouring. It is a special purpose vehicle focused on mixing, classified under the 'other' category of special purpose motor vehicles.
Dental Mobile Clinic Truck
A specialized truck outfitted with dental chairs, X-ray units, sterilization areas, and patient waiting space for mobile dentistry in underserved communities. It is a special purpose vehicle for mobile dental services, falling under the 'other' category.