Car Hauler Trailer
A tandem-axle open trailer optimized for transporting passenger vehicles, featuring decking and wheel cradles for secure loading. It is designed for road transport and does not fit specialized categories like tankers. This trailer is classified under tariff item 8716.40.00 as an 'other trailer'.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the trailer is self-loading or self-unloading, which is not typical for car haulers
Self-loading trailers are classified separately, but car haulers usually do not have such features.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the trailer meets Canadian weight and dimension regulations for highway use
• Verify that tie-down systems and wheel cradles are secure and compliant with transport safety standards
• Have the trailer's VIN and ownership documents ready for customs inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 8716.40.00
Aluminum Cargo Hauler
A lightweight open trailer with an aluminum deck designed for general freight hauling. Its material efficiency and versatility make it suitable for various cargo types, and it includes a ramp door for easy loading. This trailer falls under tariff item 8716.40.00 as an 'other trailer' not specifically classified elsewhere.
Boat Trailer
A boat trailer with bunk or roller supports, designed for launching and transporting pleasure boats on roads. It is constructed with corrosion-resistant materials for marine environments. This trailer is classified under tariff item 8716.40.00 as an 'other trailer' for non-commercial watercraft hauling.
Concession Trailer
A mobile food service trailer with serving windows, counters, and equipment mounts, designed for non-propelled commercial vending. It features a stainless steel interior for hygiene and is towed to locations. This trailer falls under tariff item 8716.40.00 as an 'other trailer'.
Dump Trailer
A hydraulic tilt-bed trailer designed for transporting and unloading bulk materials like gravel or mulch. It features sturdy gates and a hoist mechanism for efficient dumping. This trailer is classified under tariff item 8716.40.00 as an 'other trailer' for general hauling.
Enclosed Motorcycle Trailer
A compact enclosed trailer designed for transporting motorcycles or ATVs, featuring tie-down points and ventilation. It is intended for personal or recreational hauling and is not mechanically propelled. This trailer falls under tariff item 8716.40.00 as an 'other trailer'.
Flatbed Equipment Trailer
An open flatbed trailer with ramps for hauling construction equipment, tractors, or heavy machinery. It is designed for general-purpose over-the-road transport and features heavy-duty construction. This trailer is classified under tariff item 8716.40.00 as an 'other trailer'.