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U.S. imports of fire fighting vehicles (HS 870530) totaled $926K in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Importers of Fire Fighting Vehicles paid $25K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $246K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fire Fighting Vehicles imports of $926K in April 2026 ran 27% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSpecially equipped fire fighting vehicles — including pumper trucks, aerial ladder units, and airport crash-rescue vehicles — enter under a single US tariff line (8705300000) and serve municipal, industrial, and military end-users. Canada leads supply, followed by Austria, Mexico, Japan, and Germany, a supplier mix that reflects both proximity-driven procurement and European specialty manufacturers with established US municipal contracts. Because these vehicles are purpose-built to buyer specification, lead times are long and importers should confirm that the vehicle's firefighting equipment is factory-integrated rather than field-fitted, as post-import modification can raise classification questions.
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Fire fighting vehicles classified under 8705 are generally exempt from FMVSS as they are not sold to the general public, but they must still comply with applicable NHTSA importation requirements and may be subject to EPA emissions standards. Buyers should verify conformance with NFPA apparatus standards (e.g., NFPA 1901) and confirm with the manufacturer whether the unit is built to US-market specifications before shipment.
Classification under 8705 requires that the vehicle be specially designed and equipped for firefighting — the firefighting apparatus must be an integral, factory-installed feature, not an accessory added to a standard commercial truck. A standard cargo truck retrofitted with a water tank in the field would more likely remain classified under heading 8704. The degree of factory integration and the vehicle's primary design purpose are the controlling factors.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $830K | $15.7M | +$14.8M |
| CHILE | -- | $1.8M | +$1.8M |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | -- | $1.2M | +$1.2M |
| MEXICO | -- | $207K | +$207K |
| JAPAN | $68K | -- | -$68K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8705300000 | FIRE FIGHTING VEHICLES | $926K | 10.00% | $25K |
FIRE FIGHTING VEHICLES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8705300000 | FIRE FIGHTING VEHICLES | $19.0M |
FIRE FIGHTING VEHICLES
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PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG >1500 NOV 3M CC
HS 870323
PASS VEH W/SPK-IG AND ELEC MOTOR,NOT CHRGD BY PLUG
HS 870340
MTR VEH TRANS GDS SPK IG IN C P ENG, GVW NOV 5 MTN
HS 870431
PASS MTR VEH,SPARK IGN ENG, >1000CC BUT =<1500CC
HS 870322
PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG > 3000 CC
HS 870324
PTS & ACCESS OF BODIES OF MOTOR VEHICLES, NESOI
HS 870829
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRAND PORTAGE, MN | -- | $3.0M | +$3.0M |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL | -- | $2.8M | +$2.8M |
| PORT HURON, MI | $230K | $2.1M | +$1.9M |