U.S. imports of Diesel Goods Transport Trucks, GVW Not Over 5 Metric Tons (HS 870421) totaled $149.7M in August 2026, imported from 16 countries.
Importers of Diesel Goods Transport Trucks, GVW Not Over 5 Metric Tons paid $9.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 6.28% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Diesel Goods Transport Trucks, GVW Not Over 5 Metric Tons imports of $149.7M in August 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $174.6M.
Last updated: August 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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7.5K import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 4 of 13 in heading 8704
Subheading 870421 · $149.7M of $3.7B
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8704210100 | Trucks, NESOI, Diesel Eng, Gvw 5 Metric Tons & Und | $149.7M | 6.28% | 99.64% | $9.4M |
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 | $129.4M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$149.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$129.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.3B of Diesel Goods Transport Trucks, GVW Not Over 5 Metric Tons and exported $1.5B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Mexico and Canada together supply 99% of it. Japan pays 18.7% duty; Spain 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
0.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 6.28% of imports for consumption.