Isuzu NPR-HD Diesel Box Truck from Japan
The Isuzu NPR-HD is a medium-duty diesel truck with a compression-ignition engine, designed for goods transport with a GVW of 14,500 lbs (about 6.6 metric tons). It features an enclosed box body for secure cargo hauling in urban delivery operations. Classified under 8704.22.51 as a diesel goods vehicle with GVW between 5-20 tons, other than specialized types.
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 and engine type documentation to confirm 8704.22.51 classification; ensure EPA/DOT compliance for diesel emissions
• Common pitfall: misclassifying cab-chassis without body as 8704.22.51