New Volvo FH16 500 Tractor Truck from Japan
The Volvo FH16 500 is a new road tractor designed for semi-trailers, powered by a diesel compression-ignition engine with a GVW under 36,287 kg. It falls under HTS 8701.21.0015 as a new diesel road tractor for hauling semi-trailers, meeting the criteria for vehicles not exceeding the specified weight limit.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
29%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.0125%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• ,Ensure GVW certification documentation matches ≤36,287 kg to avoid reclassification
• Obtain EPA/CARB emissions compliance certificates for diesel engines to prevent customs holds