Flatbed Equipment Trailer from Japan
A heavy-duty flatbed trailer with ramps for loading machinery, vehicles, or bulk goods, constructed for towing behind trucks. It is categorized under HTS 8716.39.0090 for other trailers intended for goods transport.
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
• Document maximum payload and axle configuration to confirm 'other' status; ensure brakes meet FMVSS standards for import clearance
• Pitfall: Oversized trailers may require special permits beyond tariff classification