SITCSection 7

Motor Vehicles for Goods Transport (Other)

Name: Motor Vehicles for Goods Transport (Other) (SITC 78219) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 78219Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $3.6B; YTD $24.1B

U.S. exports · July 2026: $1.7B

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U.S. imports of motor vehicles for goods transport (other) (SITC 78219) totaled $3.6B in July 2026, traded with 31 countries.

Importers of Motor Vehicles for Goods Transport (Other) paid $307.9M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $3.0B in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Goods-transport motor vehicles not captured by more specific SITC headings — including specialized freight carriers, light commercial vans, and medium-duty trucks outside the dumper category — represent a broad and commercially significant import segment. Section 232 tariff measures apply to certain motor vehicles and parts, and importers should assess whether their specific vehicle type falls within the scope of active trade-remedy proceedings. Engine displacement, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), and intended cargo type are the primary specification axes that drive both end-use suitability and HTS classification.

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167.3K shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$3.6BYoY · Pro

Exports

$1.7BYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$4.1B$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 7 of 642 in section 7

Share of section 7 imports2%

Basic heading 78219 · $3.6B of $175.6B

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Imports · July 2026

Countries

origin

Mexico and Canada together supply 98% of it.

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Districts

customs district

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States

destination

Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.

Ports

entry

Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does gross vehicle weight rating affect the classification and duty treatment of imported goods-transport vehicles?

GVWR is a primary classification criterion at the HTS level for goods-transport vehicles, with different tariff lines applying to vehicles below and above specific weight thresholds (commonly 5 metric tons and other breakpoints). The applicable duty rate and any trade-remedy exposure can differ significantly across these weight bands, so confirming the manufacturer's certified GVWR before import is essential.

What documentation is required to import a commercial goods-transport vehicle into the US?

Importers must file a DOT HS-7 declaration confirming compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and an EPA declaration for emissions compliance. Commercial vehicles may also require a formal entry with CBP, and if the vehicle is new and manufactured abroad, the importer of record must confirm country of origin for duty and trade-remedy purposes. A licensed customs broker experienced in vehicle imports can coordinate these filings.