Hybrid Heavy Duty Box Truck from China
A heavy-duty box truck with a gross vehicle weight exceeding 20 metric tons, featuring both a spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and an electric motor for propulsion. Designed specifically for transporting goods over long distances, it falls under HTS 8704.52.0050 due to its hybrid powertrain and high GVW classification for commercial freight hauling.
Duty Rate — China → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Verify GVW certification from manufacturer exceeds 20 metric tons with detailed specs for customs declaration
• Provide EPA/CARB emissions compliance docs for hybrid systems to avoid delays at port
• Ensure VIN and chassis details match for new vehicles; used ones require title transfer proof