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U.S. imports of trailers and semi-trailers (nesoi) (HS 871640) totaled $26.2M in April 2026, traded with 23 countries.
Importers of Trailers and Semi-Trailers (NESOI) paid $587K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $2.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataTrailers and semi-trailers not elsewhere specified — covering non-cargo configurations such as those used for personnel transport, specialized equipment, or other purposes not captured by tanker or goods-transport headings — enter under a single tariff line (8716400000). Canada leads supply, followed by Mexico, with Greece, China, and the Netherlands also contributing. Because this is a residual 'NESOI' category, classification disputes often arise when a trailer could plausibly fit a more specific heading; a binding ruling from CBP can resolve ambiguity before importation.
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Trailers designed for purposes other than transporting goods or liquids — such as living quarters, mobile offices, stage or exhibition units, or equipment carriers not purpose-built for freight — are candidates for 871640. The NESOI designation means all more-specific trailer subheadings (tanker, van, platform, agricultural) must be ruled out before this residual heading applies.
The importer should analyze the trailer's primary design function. If it is engineered to transport goods, 871639 and its subdivisions take precedence. If the trailer's function is not goods transport, 871640 applies. When the classification is genuinely ambiguous, requesting a CBP binding ruling prior to importation provides legal certainty and protects against post-entry reclassification penalties.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8716400000 | TRAILERS AND SEMI-TRAILERS, NESOI | $26.2M | 22.07% | $587K |
TRAILERS AND SEMI-TRAILERS, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8716400000 | TRAILERS AND SEMI-TRAILERS, NESOI | $12.1M |
TRAILERS AND SEMI-TRAILERS, NESOI
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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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $9.5M | $791K | -$8.7M |
| New York | $1.1M | $4.9M | +$3.8M |
| Pennsylvania | $3.5M | $52K | -$3.5M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLAINE, WA | $5.0M | $203K | -$4.8M |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | -- | $4.6M | +$4.6M |
| LAREDO, TX | $4.0M | -- | -$4.0M |