U.S. imports of Motor Vehicles for Goods Transport (Other) (SITC 78219) totaled $3.6B in August 2026, imported from 31 countries.
Importers of Motor Vehicles for Goods Transport (Other) paid $325.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.07% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataGoods-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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169.1K import shipments a month
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.
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.
Basic heading 7 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 78219 · $3.6B of $172.0B
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Canada together supply 98% of it. Japan pays 28.6% duty; Taiwan 2.7%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $41.3B of Motor Vehicles for Goods Transport (Other).
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.