Western Star 49X Hybrid Vocational Truck from Canada
Western Star 49X hybrid vocational truck employs spark-ignition and electric propulsion for heavy goods tasks, GVW 16 tons. Fits HTS 8704.52.0040 for goods transport vehicles in 15-20 ton hybrid category. Built for mixers and dumps.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Ensure body type docs specify 'for transport of goods' not special purpose
• Hybrid battery specs must show propulsion role, not auxiliary
• Bond for potential re-inspection on weight/powertrain claims