Ford F-650 Flatbed Delivery Truck from Germany
The Ford F-650 is a heavy-duty gasoline flatbed truck with open cargo deck for hauling goods, boasting a GVW of 10 metric tons. Classified in HTS 8704.32.01 for its spark-ignition piston engine and goods transport purpose with GVW over 5 tons. Not a tractor as it lacks primary hauling/pushing design.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide detailed GVW plate photos and spec sheets; common pitfall is underestimating payload in classification
• Comply with FMVSS safety standards for imported trucks over 10,000 lbs GVWR
• For new vehicles, confirm no prior sale beyond dealer level per statistical reporting rules