Isuzu NPR-HD Diesel Box Truck from China
The Isuzu NPR-HD is a medium-duty diesel truck with a gross vehicle weight of 10.5 metric tons, featuring a compression-ignition engine and an enclosed box body for goods transport. It falls under HTS 8704.22.51.40 due to its diesel powertrain, GVW between 9-12 tons, and design for commercial cargo hauling. This classification applies to new vehicles not yet sold to end-users per statistical notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
60%
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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Verify GVW certification from manufacturer matches 9-12 ton range; discrepancies lead to reclassification
• Ensure 'new' status documentation proving no prior sale to end-user, as per Chapter 87 statistical notes
• Obtain EPA/CARB emissions compliance for diesel engines to avoid customs holds