Isuzu NPR-HD Diesel-Electric Box Truck from China
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 — China → United States
75%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.0125%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [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
• 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