Hybrid Flatbed Hauler 13-ton GVW from China
Flatbed truck with hybrid spark-ignition and electric propulsion for construction material haulage, GVW 13 metric tons. Classifies in HTS 8704.52.00.30 matching weight and motor criteria for goods vehicles. Designed essentially for load transport, not tractor use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.03.060%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
• Ensure flatbed is factory-integrated; bolt-on bodies risk chassis classification
• File with axle weight distribution data to confirm GVW compliance
• Avoid misdeclaring as tractor, which excludes subsidiary transport per chapter notes