Isuzu NPR-HD Diesel Box Truck from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.0125%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 38 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
• 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