Kenworth T880 Dump Truck from China
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 — 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
• 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