8704.21.01.00 - G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tons

This HTS category, 8704.21.01.00, specifically covers motor vehicles designed for the transport of goods that have a Gross Vehicle Weight (G.V.W.) not exceeding 5 metric tons. These vehicles are characterized by their use of a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine, commonly known as diesel or semi-diesel engines. This classification applies to trucks, vans, and other commercial vehicles where the primary function is the carriage of cargo, and their laden weight falls within the specified limit.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. While all fall under "Motor vehicles for the transport of goods" and share the diesel engine characteristic, the key differentiator here is the G.V.W. This node is specifically for vehicles with a G.V.W. under 5 metric tons. Sibling category 8704.22 encompasses vehicles with a G.V.W. exceeding 5 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons, while 8704.23.01.00 addresses those with a G.V.W. greater than 20 metric tons. Therefore, precise determination of the vehicle's maximum laden weight is the primary factor in selecting the correct code.

As this node represents a leaf category within the HTS database, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification to 8704.21.01.00 is final for vehicles meeting the criteria of being motor vehicles for the transport of goods, powered by a diesel or semi-diesel engine, and having a Gross Vehicle Weight not exceeding 5 metric tons. For practical classification, ensuring the vehicle's certified G.V.W. is below this threshold is paramount.