Motorcycle Carrier Trailer for Passenger Vehicles from Japan
A specialized single-motorcycle tilt-bed trailer designed to tow behind passenger cars of heading 8703, with wheel chocks and ratchet straps for secure transport. It qualifies for HTS 8716.39.0030 as a goods trailer tailored for two-wheeled vehicle transport with motor cars. The low-profile deck facilitates easy loading without ramps.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 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
• Provide manufacturer specs confirming compatibility with standard 2-inch hitch receivers on 8703 vehicles
• Include photos and diagrams in entry docs showing motorcycle-specific features to prevent misclassification