Volvo FH16 Road Tractor from China
The Volvo FH16 is a heavy-duty road tractor designed primarily for hauling semi-trailers over long distances on highways. It features a powerful engine and fifth-wheel coupling for efficient semi-trailer attachment, distinguishing it from agricultural or off-road tractors. Classified under HTS 8701.29.00 as a road tractor for semi-trailers, other than those of heading 8709.
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
• ,Obtain EPA/DOT certifications for engine emissions and safety standards to avoid customs holds
• Include detailed specs confirming road use and fifth-wheel hitch to prevent misclassification as agricultural tractors