Kenworth T880 Dump Truck from Canada
A robust diesel-powered dump truck with 17-ton GVW for on-road construction material transport, equipped with a compression-ignition engine and tipping bed. Classified under 8704.22.51.80 for its goods transport purpose and weight specs. Not a tractor due to primary on-road hauling function.
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
• Include DOT weight certification and axle load specs to confirm GVW bracket
• Prepare safety standard proofs (FMVSS) as heavy trucks often face scrutiny
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring GVW leading to penalties or reclassification