New Volvo FH16 Hybrid Road Tractor

A new heavy-duty road tractor designed for semi-trailers, featuring a spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine combined with an electric motor for propulsion. Its gross vehicle weight (G.V.W.) does not exceed 36,287 kg, classifying it under HTS 8701.23.0015 as a new tractor of heading 8701 with hybrid propulsion.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4%+25.0%29%
🇲🇽Mexico4%4%
🇨🇦Canada4%4%
🇩🇪Germany4%4%
🇯🇵Japan4%4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8701.10.01.00Higher: 35% vs 29%

If powered solely by spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine without electric motor

Excludes hybrid propulsion; pure ICE tractors fall under single-engine subheading in 8701.10.

8704.23.01.00Higher: 50% vs 29%

If classified as a cab-fitted motor chassis rather than complete tractor

Chapter note specifies motor chassis with cabs go to 8702-8704, not 8706 or tractor headings.

8709.19.00Lower: 25% vs 29%

If designed primarily for agricultural or construction hauling, not road semi-trailers

Heading 8709 covers tractors of that type, excluding road tractors for semi-trailers in 8701.

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Import Tips & Compliance

,Include detailed specs on G.V.W

engine type (spark-ignition + electric), and propulsion system in commercial invoice to avoid misclassification