Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Diesel Engine from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
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