Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Gasoline-Engine Trucks for Goods Transport, GVW Not Over 5 Metric Tons (HS 870431) totaled $2.3B in August 2026, imported from 18 countries.
Importers of Gasoline-Engine Trucks for Goods Transport, GVW Not Over 5 Metric Tons paid $183.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.01% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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117.9K import shipments a month
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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Subheading 1 of 13 in heading 8704
Subheading 870431 · $2.3B of $3.7B
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8704310140 | Mot Veh for Trnsprt of Goods, (2.5-5) Metric Tons | $2.1B | 8.61% | 99.57% | $179.0M |
| 8704310120 | Mot Veh for Trnsprt of Goods, Gvw < 2.5 Met Tons | $210.6M | 2.16% | 27.03% | $4.6M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8704310140 | Mot Veh for Trnsprt of Goods, (2.5-5) Metric Tons | $866.8M |
| 8704310120 | Mot Veh for Trnsprt of Goods, Gvw < 2.5 Met Tons | $14.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.3BYoY · free account
Exports
$881.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $25.7B of Gasoline-Engine Trucks for Goods Transport, GVW Not Over 5 Metric Tons and exported $9.6B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Canada together supply 100% of it. China pays 62.5% duty; Taiwan 2.7%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
7.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.01% of imports for consumption.