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U.S. imports of diesel goods transport trucks, gvw not over 5 metric tons (HS 870421) totaled $199.3M in July 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Diesel Goods Transport Trucks, GVW Not Over 5 Metric Tons paid $12.7M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 6.4% on $198.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Diesel Goods Transport Trucks, GVW Not Over 5 Metric Tons imports of $199.3M in July 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $178.2M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataLight-duty diesel trucks used for goods transport—with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) at or below 5 metric tons—are consolidated into a single 10-digit line (8704210100) under this heading, making GVW documentation from the manufacturer the pivotal classification input. These vehicles serve last-mile delivery, refrigerated transport, and light commercial fleet applications across a wide range of industries. Mexico and Canada are the dominant suppliers, a pattern consistent with deeply integrated North American light-truck manufacturing, with Japan and Germany also contributing to import volumes.
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GVW for classification is the manufacturer's rated gross vehicle weight as stated on the vehicle's compliance plate or technical data sheet at the time of importation—not the actual loaded weight. Post-import upfitting that increases GVW does not retroactively change the original classification, but importers should document the as-imported GVW to defend the entry if audited.
Section 232 tariff measures on motor vehicles and parts have been applied to passenger vehicles and light trucks. Whether a specific diesel goods-transport truck under 870421 falls within the scope of a given Section 232 proclamation depends on the precise product coverage defined in that proclamation. Importers should review the current proclamation language and consult a licensed customs broker to confirm applicability for their specific vehicle type.
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Subheading 5 of 13 in heading 8704
Subheading 870421 · $199.3M of $3.8B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8704210100 | Trucks, NESOI, Diesel Eng, Gvw 5 Metric Tons & Und | $199.3M | 6.38% | 99.56% | $12.7M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8704210100 | Trucks, NESOI, Diesel Eng, Gvw 5 Metric Tons & Und | $157.7M |
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
$199.3MYoY · Pro
Exports
$157.7MYoY · 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.
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entry
rate provision · imports
0.4% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 6.38%.