Tow Truck Wrecker
A tow truck wrecker is a recovery vehicle with a hydraulic boom and winch for towing and lifting disabled automobiles. It is classified under tariff item 8705.90.90 as a special purpose wrecker, as exampled in the heading description.
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 with a basic wrecker rating not exceeding 67,000 kg
Automotive towing trucks with a specific wrecker rating are listed under 8705.90.10.
If the towing equipment is removable and the vehicle is used for goods transport
Vehicles principally designed for transport fall under heading 8704.
If the vehicle is a chassis without the wrecker equipment mounted
A chassis with an engine but without a cab or special equipment falls under heading 8706.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the towing equipment is permanently mounted and essential to the vehicle's function
• Provide the wrecker's towing capacity and boom specifications to support classification
• Note that the vehicle must meet Canadian motor vehicle safety standards for operation on public roads
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