Ram 5500 Gasoline Box Truck from Germany
Ram 5500 with spark-ignition V8 engine and enclosed box for freight, GVW 9.3 metric tons, ideal for regional delivery. HTS 8704.32.01 applies to its goods vehicle design, piston engine, and weight class. Working tools if fitted remain separate per chapter notes.
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
• Customs may require load test certification for GVW claims
• Ensure no tractor-like features (e.g
• fifth-wheel hitch) to avoid 8701
• Document engine as spark-ignition via service manual excerpts