Peterbilt 220 Diesel Refrigerated Truck from Japan
Peterbilt 220 with diesel engine and reefer unit for perishable goods, but classified by chassis as other goods vehicle, GVW 15-33,000 lbs. Integral cooling doesn't change base classification. 8704.22.51 for diesel 5-20 ton trucks.
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
• Classify reefer as integral, not separate; DOT GVW cert mandatory
• Pitfall: cooling equipment presented with tractor may require split classification