Isuzu NPR-HD Diesel Box Truck from Canada
The Isuzu NPR-HD is a medium-duty diesel truck with a gross vehicle weight of 13.5 metric tons, featuring a compression-ignition engine and designed primarily for transporting goods in urban delivery routes. It falls under HTS 8704.22.51.60 due to its diesel piston engine, GVW between 12 and 15 metric tons, and classification as a motor vehicle for goods transport rather than a tractor or passenger vehicle.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify GVW certification from manufacturer matches 12-15 ton range; discrepancies lead to reclassification
• Ensure EPA/CARB emissions compliance documentation for diesel engines to avoid customs holds
• Provide proof of 'new' status per statistical notes if not previously sold to end-user