New Freightliner Cascadia Day Cab Truck (GVW 18 tons) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• ,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