New Volvo FH16 Hybrid Road Tractor from China
A new heavy-duty road tractor for semi-trailers featuring a spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine combined with an electric motor for propulsion, designed primarily for hauling loads. Its gross vehicle weight exceeds 36,287 kg, classifying it under HTS 8701.23.0045 as a new tractor with hybrid propulsion in this weight category.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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)
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Verify 'new' status per statistical notes: unsold by manufacturer/dealer only; obtain original manufacturer certification
• Ensure EPA/CARB compliance for hybrid engines and DOT GVW documentation
• Common pitfall: misclassifying used units or those over 39,683 kg into different breaks