Rosenbauer Panther Fire Engine from China
The Rosenbauer Panther is a heavy-duty fire truck equipped with water pumps, hoses, ladders, and foam systems for firefighting operations. It falls under HTS 8705.30.00.00 as a special purpose motor vehicle principally designed for fire suppression and rescue in urban and industrial settings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify vehicle meets NFPA standards and obtain FMVSS certification for U.S. road use
• Include detailed specs on pump capacity, water tank size, and chassis GVWR in entry documentation
• Avoid misclassification as ambulances by confirming primary firefighting function