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U.S. imports of gasoline-engine trucks for goods transport, gvw not over 5 metric tons (HS 870431) totaled $2.3B in July 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Gasoline-Engine Trucks for Goods Transport, GVW Not Over 5 Metric Tons paid $162.8M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 7.6% on $2.1B in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 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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112.1K shipments/mo
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.
Subheading 1 of 13 in heading 8704
Subheading 870431 · $2.3B of $3.8B
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.3BYoY · Pro
Exports
$1.0BYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Mexico and Canada together supply 100% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
6.3% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 7.15%.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8704310140 | Mot Veh for Trnsprt of Goods, (2.5-5) Metric Tons | $2.0B | 7.85% | 99.68% | $157.4M |
| 8704310120 | Mot Veh for Trnsprt of Goods, Gvw < 2.5 Met Tons | $271.7M | 1.99% | 51.49% | $5.4M |
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 | $1.0B |
| 8704310120 | Mot Veh for Trnsprt of Goods, Gvw < 2.5 Met Tons | $16.4M |
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.
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