Fire Truck Ladder Body from Japan
Specialized ladder platform body for fire apparatus trucks (8705), with hose mounts. HTS 8707.90.50.90 as other vehicle body. NFPA 1901 compliant.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
19%
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.
9903.05.900%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)
9903.74.100%Articles as provided for in subdivision (k) 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.
Import Tips
• 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