Ford F-650 Chassis with Cummins Engine from Japan
This is a chassis cab fitted with a diesel engine, specifically designed for mounting truck bodies used in heavy-duty applications like dump trucks or tow trucks under heading 8705. It includes the frame, engine, transmission, and cab but no specialized body. Classified under HTS 8706.00.25.00 as a chassis for heading 8705 vehicles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16.6%
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.
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
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
• Verify GVWR exceeds 33,000 lbs to confirm heading 8705 chassis classification; provide engineering specs
• Include EPA/CARB engine certifications and VIN documentation to avoid delays at customs