New Volvo FH16 Diesel-Electric Road Tractor from China
The Volvo FH16 is a heavy-duty road tractor designed for semi-trailers, featuring a diesel compression-ignition engine combined with an electric motor for hybrid propulsion. It has a GVW under 36,287 kg and is classified under HTS 8701.22.0015 as a new tractor with both diesel and electric motors, not exceeding the specified weight limit. This model is built for long-haul freight transport.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.060%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
• Verify GVW certification and new status per statistical notes (unsold to end-user)
• Obtain EPA/CARB emissions certificates for diesel-electric powertrain
• Check for cab inclusion to avoid reclassification to 8702-8704