Fire Truck Ladder Body

Specialized ladder platform body for fire apparatus trucks (8705), with hose mounts. HTS 8707.90.50.90 as other vehicle body. NFPA 1901 compliant.

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.

8427.10Lower: 10% vs 54%

If hydraulic ladder assembly included

Fork-lifts/other lifting machinery precedence.

8705.90.00Lower: 35% vs 54%

If mounted on special fire truck chassis

Complete special purpose vehicles in 8705.

8431.20.00Lower: 35% vs 54%

If forklift-style machinery parts for body

Machinery parts if primary function is handling.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include NFPA 1901 pump test reports; customs may require fire dept end-user letters

Separate ladder mechanism invoice—body only avoids machinery HTS

GSP eligibility often applies; verify beneficiary developing country origin