New Western Star 49X Heavy Hauler (GVW 17.5 tons) from Mexico
Off-road capable heavy hauler truck with spark-ignition engine, GVW 17.5 tons for goods. Falls under 8704.32.0140 as new other spark-ignition piston engine goods vehicle 15-20 tons. Distinguishes from tractors per chapter note.
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
• Certify highway-legal modifications if off-road origin; FMVSS compliance mandatory
• Report as 'new' only if direct from assembler; used require different reporting
• Declare tire sizes affecting GVW; oversized common in heavy haulers