Peterbilt 579 Hybrid Box Truck from Japan
Peterbilt 579 hybrid box truck combines spark-ignition piston engine and electric motor for efficient goods delivery, with GVW of 16.5 metric tons. It matches HTS 8704.52.0040 as a motor vehicle for goods transport in the specified heavy-duty weight category. Ideal for urban freight with enclosed cargo area.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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 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
• Label as 'new' only if unsold to ultimate purchaser; used trucks require different reporting
• Submit axle load distribution data to confirm GVW compliance
• Prepare for DOT bridge formula checks on import for heavy vehicles