Kenworth T880 Dump Truck from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.74.070%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, as provided for in subdivision (g) 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