Enclosed Cargo Trailer from China
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 8716.39.00 as an other trailer for the transport of goods, not mechanically propelled and excluding specialized types like tankers or refrigerated units. Commonly used by small businesses for deliveries and equipment hauling.
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
• Verify the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and ensure it complies with DOT standards for road use to avoid reclassification
• Provide detailed engineering specs and photos in entry documentation to confirm it's for goods transport, not passenger or special purpose