New Freightliner Cascadia Day Cab Truck (GVW 18 tons) from Japan
A heavy-duty semi-truck day cab designed for long-haul goods transport, powered by a spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, with a gross vehicle weight exceeding 15 but not exceeding 20 metric tons. It falls under HTS 8704.32.0140 as a new motor vehicle for goods transport in the specified GVW range. Assembly is complete but not sold to an ultimate purchaser per statistical notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• ,Ensure GVW documentation matches 15-20 ton range; common pitfall is misclassifying based on actual load vs rated GVW
• Comply with EPA spark-ignition engine emissions standards and DOT safety certifications for importation