Steel Dump Truck Body

A heavy-duty steel body designed for mounting on dump trucks of heading 8704, featuring a hinged bed for unloading materials like gravel or sand. It falls under HTS 8707.90.50.60 as a replacement or new body specifically for vehicles of heading 8704, excluding tractors. This classification applies to complete bodies without engines or chassis.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4%+50.0%54%
🇲🇽Mexico4%+25.0%29%
🇨🇦Canada4%+25.0%29%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8708.29Lower: 27.5% vs 54%

If imported as a body component like a tailgate or side panel

Individual body parts or accessories for trucks fall under heading 8708, not complete bodies.

8704.23.01.00Lower: 50% vs 54%

If assembled with chassis and cab

Complete motor vehicles of heading 8704 include the body mounted on a chassis, shifting classification.

7308.90.95Lower: 35% vs 54%

If basic steel structures without truck-specific fittings

Unfitted steel fabrications may classify as generic metal structures rather than vehicle bodies.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify compatibility with specific 8704 truck models via OEM specs to avoid misclassification as parts

Obtain material composition certificates (e.g

steel grade) for duty rate confirmation and anti-dumping checks

Ensure bodies are imported without axles or cabs to prevent reclassification under 8704

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Aluminum Flatbed Truck Body

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.

Insulated Refrigerated Truck Body

Foam-insulated refrigerated body for 8704 trucks, with rear doors and cooling unit mounting points for food transport. It qualifies under HTS 8707.90.50.60 as a specialized body for heading 8704 motor vehicles. Classification holds for bodies presented separately from the vehicle chassis.

Mixer Concrete Truck Body

Rotating drum body for concrete mixing trucks of heading 8704, with hydraulic drive mounts and discharge chute. Classified under 8707.90.50.60 as a body for 8704 vehicles, distinct from the drum machinery in other headings. Designed for chassis mounting without engine.

Stake Side Cargo Truck Body

Wood and steel stake-side body for 8704 trucks, with removable sides for loading bulky goods like lumber. HTS 8707.90.50.60 covers this as an 'other' body for heading 8704 motor vehicles. Presented as a standalone unit for chassis installation.

Van Enclosed Truck Body

Fully enclosed van body with rear roll-up door for 8704 delivery trucks, offering secure cargo space. Falls under 8707.90.50.60 for bodies of heading 8704 vehicles, including non-cab enclosures. Excludes any vehicle undercarriage.

Tanker Fuel Truck Body

Cylindrical steel tanker body with baffles and pumps mounts for fuel transport on 8704 chassis. Classified in HTS 8707.90.50.60 as other bodies for heading 8704 trucks. Body only, no pumps or chassis included.