Peterbilt 389 Heavy Haul Tractor-Trailer from Mexico
The Peterbilt 389 is a Class 8 heavy haul truck with spark-ignition engine for transporting oversized goods loads, featuring a GVW over 20 metric tons. Classified under HTS 8704.32.0150 as a goods transport vehicle with spark-ignition piston engine exceeding weight threshold. Ideal for logging and oilfield transport due to its powerful specs.
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
• Submit axle weight distribution and GVW plates; confirm spark-ignition via emissions label
• Classify as 'new' only if unsold to ultimate purchaser per statistical note; used require title transfer proof
• Check for interchangeable equipment; if presented with tractor tools, they classify separately