Aluminum Cargo Platform Trailer from China
Lightweight aluminum platform trailer used for hauling general freight, lumber, or equipment, featuring a flat deck without rails. Classified in HTS 8716.39.0050 due to its platform design for goods transport, not fitting tank, tipping, or refrigerated categories. Ideal for over-the-road shipping where weight savings are critical.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include material composition lab tests to distinguish aluminum from steel for accurate HTS reporting
• Ensure no permanent fixtures that could reclassify it as a specialized trailer type
• Register with FMCSA if trailers exceed certain sizes for interstate commerce compliance