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Water Tanker Trailer

Full trailer with baffled polyethylene or steel tanks for potable or non-potable water delivery. Classified HTS 8716.31.00.00 as a tanker trailer for liquid goods transport. Includes fill/discharge valves and hose reels.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8716.39.00Same rate: 35%

If multi-purpose tanker without dedicated water baffles

General-purpose liquid haulers fall outside specific tanker category.

8716.90.30.00Higher: 40.7% vs 35%

If imported as fire-fighting apparatus

Dedicated fire trucks/tankers classify under specialized vehicles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify tank materials for intended water use (potable vs fire-fighting); document capacity and pressure ratings; verify axle load compliance

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