Kenworth T880 New Heavy Haul Tractor from China
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 — China → United States
54%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.0125%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.88.0225%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)
9903.05.900%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