Kenworth T680 Semi-Truck Tractor from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.74.070%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 38 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