Enclosed Cargo Trailer

A fully enclosed trailer designed for transporting goods, featuring weatherproof walls, a rear ramp door, and tie-down points for securing cargo. It falls under HTS 8716.39.0090 as an other trailer for the transport of goods, not mechanically propelled and excluding specialized types like tankers or refrigerated units.

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 designed for transporting furniture

Specific statistical suffix applies to trailers principally for furniture, separating from general 'other' goods trailers.

8716.10.00Same rate: 35%

If equipped with hand-propulsion wheels

Hand trucks and similar non-mechanically propelled wheeled vehicles for goods fall under 8716.10 if designed for manual pushing rather than towing.

8708.29Lower: 27.5% vs 35%

If imported as parts only, not assembled

Unassembled trailer bodies or chassis components classify as parts of motor vehicles under Chapter 87 if not constituting a complete trailer.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify trailer GVWR does not exceed limits for non-specialized classification; ensure DOT compliance labeling for road use

Provide detailed specs on dimensions and load capacity in entry docs to avoid misclassification as a semi-trailer