Rosenbauer Panther Fire Engine from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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