Refrigerated Van Trailer from Germany
An insulated van trailer equipped with refrigeration unit for temperature-sensitive goods like perishables. Though refrigerated, the base van structure classifies it under HTS 8716.39.0040 as van-type for goods transport.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Certify insulation R-value and reefer unit specs; comply with FSMA food safety import rules
• Declare cooling system as integral to avoid separate classification of machinery parts