Kenworth T880 New Heavy Haul Tractor from Canada
The Kenworth T880 is a new road tractor optimized for heavy haul semi-trailer operations, with robust axles supporting GVW exceeding 36,287 kg. Classified under HTS 8701.29.0045 for new road tractors for semi-trailers in this weight class. It excels in oversized load transport without subsidiary transport features.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Provide OEM certificate of origin confirming 'new' status and exact GVW to prevent reclassification
• Comply with EPA/CARB emissions standards; include test reports for diesel engines
• Watch for interchangeable equipment like plows, which classify separately per chapter notes