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
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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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