Ford F-650 Flatbed Delivery Truck from Japan
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 — 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
• 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