Rivian R1T Electric Pickup Truck from Canada
The Rivian R1T is an adventure-ready electric pickup truck with quad electric motors, 400+ miles range, and seating for five persons. Classified in HTS 8703.80.00 as it principally transports persons despite truck bed, powered solely by electric motors. Designed for both off-road and highway passenger use.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.0125%Except for products described in headings 9903.94.02, 9903.94.03, 9903.94.04, 9903.94.31, 9903.94.40, 9903.94.41, 9903.94.50, 9903.94.51, 9903.94.60, and 9903.94.61, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks, as specified in note 33 to this subchapter, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Classify based on principal use; document passenger-focused features to justify 8703 over 8704
• Ensure robust rust-proofing certification for coastal imports to pass visual inspections
• Track high-value battery in inventory declarations to avoid penalties for omissions