Used Peterbilt 389 Road Tractor from Japan
This used Peterbilt 389 is a heavy-duty diesel road tractor engineered for semi-trailer transport, featuring a compression-ignition piston engine. It qualifies as 'used' having been sold beyond manufacturers/dealers. Fits 8701.21.00.80 as a road tractor per chapter definition for hauling loads via trailers.
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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include export certificates from origin country and US import eligibility docs for heavy-duty diesels
• Label fiber content? No—focus on VIN verification and engine serial numbers for traceability
• Avoid pitfalls by declaring any aftermarket modifications that could alter classification