Yamaha VK540 Snow Traveler from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 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 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