New Peterbilt 389 Semi-Tractor (GVW 16.5 tons) from Mexico
Customizable spark-ignition semi-tractor for goods trailers, GVW 16.5 metric tons, new assembly. Under 8704.32.0140 for spark-ignition goods vehicles 15-20 tons GVW. Designed essentially for hauling loads per chapter definitions.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Confirm no dealer-to-purchaser sale history for 'new' reporting; retain bill of lading proof
• Axle count impacts GVW certification; multi-axle configs common pitfall for misrating
• Adhere to NHTSA import rules for complete vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVWR