Freightliner M2 106 Flatbed Truck from Japan

Freightliner M2 106 is a diesel-powered straight truck with a 11-ton GVW rating and open flatbed for versatile cargo securement. Classified in 8704.22.51.40 for its compression-ignition piston engine and goods transport purpose within the specified weight class. Statistical reporting requires confirmation as new production vehicle.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

25%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.74.070%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.

Import Tips

Provide detailed body specifications; flatbeds must demonstrate goods transport function

Include VIN and manufacturer GVW plate photos for customs verification

Watch for partial assembly imports that might classify as chassis under 8706