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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of bodies (including cabs) for tractors, trucks, and special purpose vehicles (SITC 78425) totaled $85.9M in April 2026, traded with 22 countries.
Importers of Bodies (Including Cabs) for Tractors, Trucks, and Special Purpose Vehicles paid $3.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $13.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCab and body structures for heavy trucks, road tractors, and special-purpose vehicles serve both OEM production lines and the replacement parts market, with cab aerodynamics and driver comfort increasingly influencing fleet purchasing decisions. Unlike passenger car bodies, these components are engineered to meet commercial vehicle structural and safety standards, and their classification must align with the vehicle type they are designed for — tractor cabs, dump-truck bodies, and mixer drums each map to distinct trade categories. Section 301 exposure varies by origin and HTS subheading, making country-of-origin documentation a priority for importers.
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A sleeper cab imported without the chassis is generally classified as a body (including cab) for motor vehicles rather than as a complete vehicle. The importer should document that the cab is not mounted on a chassis at time of entry and reference the appropriate HTS subheading for truck or tractor cabs. If the cab arrives pre-fitted with certain mechanical components, CBP may scrutinize whether it has acquired the character of an incomplete vehicle.
A truck body is designed to be permanently or semi-permanently mounted on a self-propelled truck chassis and moves with the vehicle. A trailer body, by contrast, is designed for a non-motorized semi-trailer or full trailer. The presence or absence of a connection to a powered axle and the design intent of the structure are the key classification factors. Misclassifying a trailer body as a truck body — or vice versa — can result in incorrect duty rates and potential penalties.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $53.4M | $1.6M | -$51.9M |
| CANADA | $23.1M | $11.4M | -$11.7M |
| JAPAN | $4.5M | $112K | -$4.4M |
| GERMANY | $3.5M | $3K | -$3.5M |
| COTE D'IVOIRE | -- | $1.0M | +$1.0M |
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Monthly import values over time