Volvo FH16 Hybrid Road Tractor from China
The Volvo FH16 Hybrid is a heavy-duty road tractor designed for semi-trailers, featuring a spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine combined with an electric motor for propulsion. It falls under HTS 8701.23.00 as a hybrid road tractor for hauling semi-trailers, meeting the chapter definition of tractors for pushing or hauling loads. This classification applies to new vehicles not yet sold to end-users.
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—must not have been sold to ultimate purchaser; provide manufacturer certificate
• Include detailed engine specs confirming hybrid propulsion
• Check EPA/CARB emissions compliance for hybrid systems