Hino 195h Diesel-Electric Cabover Truck from Japan
Hino's 195h series cabover truck uses a compression-ignition diesel paired with electric motor propulsion, with GVW at 10 metric tons for city logistics. It matches HTS 8704.42.00.40 precisely for goods transport vehicles in the 9-12 ton diesel-hybrid segment.
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
• Submit OEM hybrid certification; customs scrutinizes 'dual motor' claims for tariff avoidance
• Label fuel type and battery specs clearly to distinguish from pure diesel imports
• Pre-clear FMCSA registration for commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVWR