Yamaha VK540 Snow Traveler from China
The Yamaha VK540 is a tracked motor vehicle for transporting persons across deep snow in utility or recreational settings, with enclosed cab for 2-4 passengers. It meets HTS 8703.10.50 as 'other' vehicles specially designed for snow travel, distinct from snowmobiles due to multi-passenger design.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Provide engineering specs proving snow principal design over general off-road
• For used imports, ensure no safety recalls; document hours/mileage accurately
• Customs may require photos of track system to differentiate from ATVs