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U.S. imports of trucks, buses, and special purpose vehicles — imports (End-Use 30100) totaled $5.0B in April 2026, traded with 44 countries.
Importers of Trucks, Buses, and Special Purpose Vehicles — Imports paid $566.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 23% on $2.4B in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Trucks, Buses, and Special Purpose Vehicles — Imports imports of $5.0B in April 2026 ran 23% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.0B.
Last updated: April 2026 dataImported trucks, buses, and special-purpose vehicles must satisfy NHTSA Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and EPA heavy-duty engine emissions requirements, with CBP coordinating admissibility with both agencies at the port of entry. Transit buses and coach imports are also a significant procurement category for US public transit agencies, where Buy America provisions under federal grant programs can restrict the use of foreign-origin vehicles in federally funded projects. Section 232 tariff exposure on steel and aluminum content embedded in imported commercial vehicle bodies adds a further cost layer for importers.
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Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Buy America rules generally require that buses and rail rolling stock purchased with FTA grant funds have a minimum percentage of US-manufactured components and final assembly in the United States. Foreign bus manufacturers seeking to supply US transit agencies typically establish US final-assembly facilities or apply for a waiver, which FTA grants only under specific conditions.
Importers must file HS-7 Declaration forms with CBP at entry, declaring whether the vehicle conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. For non-conforming vehicles, a bond must be posted and a DOT-approved Registered Importer must certify that the vehicle will be brought into conformance within a specified timeframe. Failure to comply can result in vehicle exportation at the importer's expense.
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