Kenworth T680 Semi-Truck Tractor from China
Kenworth T680 is a new heavy-duty road tractor for semi-trailers featuring a diesel engine, with GVW over 36,287 kg, optimized for fuel efficiency in freight hauling. Classified under HTS 8701.21.0045 due to its new status, diesel power, and tractor design per chapter definitions. Ideal for over-the-road transport.
Duty Rate — China → United States
54%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.0125%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
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
• Document chain of custody to prove 'new' per statistical note; used tractors shift to other subheadings
• Label GVW explicitly on manifest; pitfall is underestimating due to axle configs
• Include noise and safety certifications (DOT/FMVSS) as required for heavy vehicles