Isuzu NPR-HD Diesel-Electric Box Truck from Canada
The Isuzu NPR-HD is a heavy-duty delivery truck with a gross vehicle weight of 7.5 metric tons, featuring a diesel engine combined with an electric motor for hybrid propulsion. It is designed for urban goods transport with a spacious enclosed cargo box. This falls under HTS 8704.42.0020 due to its diesel-electric powertrain and GVW between 5 and 9 metric tons.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Verify GVW certification from manufacturer matches 5-9 ton range; discrepancies lead to reclassification
• Provide EPA/CARB emissions certificates for diesel-electric hybrids to avoid customs delays
• Ensure DOT compliance for chassis and cab modifications during import inspection