Chevrolet LCF 5500HD Cargo Van from Japan
Chevrolet LCF 5500HD is a spark-ignition cab-over cargo van for urban goods delivery, with GVW of 8 metric tons and enclosed cargo area. It matches HTS 8704.32.01 as a goods transport vehicle with gasoline piston engine exceeding 5 tons GVW. Cab-integrated design excludes 8706 chassis classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Label fiber content? No—for vehicles, focus on VIN, engine type certification
• Avoid pitfall of classifying as passenger van; prove goods transport via body design
• Used imports need title transfer docs showing first retail sale