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
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 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
• 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