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U.S. imports of gasoline-engine trucks for goods transport, gvw not over 5 metric tons (HS 870431) totaled $2.5B in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Gasoline-Engine Trucks for Goods Transport, GVW Not Over 5 Metric Tons paid $228.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 24% on $951.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Gasoline-Engine Trucks for Goods Transport, GVW Not Over 5 Metric Tons imports of $2.5B in April 2026 ran 24% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.1B.
Last updated: April 2026 dataLight commercial trucks powered by spark-ignition (gasoline) engines and rated at or below 5 metric tons GVW — a category that includes popular pickup trucks and light cargo vans — are among the most commercially significant vehicle imports into the US. The heading splits into two lines: vehicles under 2.5 metric tons (8704310120) and those in the 2.5-to-5-metric-ton range (8704310140), a distinction that tracks closely with US light-truck market segments. Mexico and Canada are the dominant suppliers, and USMCA content requirements are a central compliance issue for North American-assembled units. Section 232 tariff exposure applies to all motor vehicle imports under this heading.
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Pickup trucks designed primarily for goods transport — with an open cargo bed and a payload capacity that places them within the GVW threshold — generally classify under 8704 rather than 8703 (passenger vehicles). The key classification test is the vehicle's principal use and design; CBP applies a facts-and-circumstances analysis, and dual-use vehicles can be contested. Consulting a licensed customs broker before entry is advisable for borderline configurations.
Units assembled in Mexico or Canada may qualify for preferential tariff treatment under USMCA if they meet the applicable regional value content and tariff-classification change requirements. Importers must obtain a valid USMCA certification of origin and ensure the vehicle's content tracing supports the claim; incomplete documentation results in the MFN rate applying instead.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $2.3B | $77.6M | -$2.2B |
| CANADA | $244.0M | $709.2M | +$465.2M |
| ARGENTINA | -- | $19.4M | +$19.4M |
| CHILE | -- | $14.0M | +$14.0M |
| UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | -- | $9.7M | +$9.7M |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8704310140 | MOT VEH FOR TRNSPRT OF GOODS, (2.5-5) METRIC TONS | $2.2B | 23.98% | $223.3M |
| 8704310120 | MOT VEH FOR TRNSPRT OF GOODS, GVW < 2.5 MET TONS | $304.8M | 25.94% | $5.3M |
MOT VEH FOR TRNSPRT OF GOODS, (2.5-5) METRIC TONS
MOT VEH FOR TRNSPRT OF GOODS, GVW < 2.5 MET TONS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8704310140 | MOT VEH FOR TRNSPRT OF GOODS, (2.5-5) METRIC TONS | $852.4M |
| 8704310120 | MOT VEH FOR TRNSPRT OF GOODS, GVW < 2.5 MET TONS | $18.9M |
MOT VEH FOR TRNSPRT OF GOODS, (2.5-5) METRIC TONS
21.4K no
MOT VEH FOR TRNSPRT OF GOODS, GVW < 2.5 MET TONS
1.7K no
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
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
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF MOTOR VEHICLES, NESOI
HS 870899
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DETROIT, MI | $138.9M | $673.4M | +$534.4M |
| EAGLE PASS, TX | $689.3M | $7.8M | -$681.5M |
| LAREDO, TX | $549.7M | $56.9M | -$492.8M |