Aluminum Flatbed Truck Body from Germany
Lightweight aluminum flatbed body for heavy-duty trucks under heading 8704, used for hauling cargo with stake sides and tie-down points. Classified in 8707.90.50.60 as a body (including cab options) tailored for 8704 dump or cargo trucks. Excludes any propulsion or running gear.
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
• Label clearly as 'body only' and provide engineering drawings showing no chassis integration
• Comply with DOT standards for load capacity labeling to facilitate customs clearance
• Watch for aluminum tariffs; declare alloy type accurately to apply correct duties