New Volvo FH16 Hybrid Road Tractor from Japan
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 — 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
• 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