Isuzu NPR-HD Diesel-Electric Box Truck from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.74.070%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 38 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