Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Diesel Engine from Germany
Heavy-duty chassis cab with Cummins diesel engine for Ram 5500 series trucks under heading 8703. Features bare frame rails, engine, drivetrain, and minimal cab, intended for vocational upfitting like flatbeds or service bodies. Classified in 8706.00.1540 as it matches 'other vehicles of heading 8703' per tariff structure.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) 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
• Include OEM specifications confirming 8703 end-use to prevent misclassification as tractor chassis
• Document engine emissions compliance early to avoid customs holds
• Watch for 'set' classification if presented with upfit equipment, potentially shifting headings