Volvo FH16 Road Tractor from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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