8704.22.11.80 - G.V.W. exceeding 15 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons

This HTS category, 8704.22.11.80, specifically classifies motor vehicles designed for the transport of goods, equipped with a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), and having a Gross Vehicle Weight (G.V.W.) exceeding 15 metric tons but not exceeding 20 metric tons. These vehicles are typically presented in a cab chassis configuration, meaning they consist of the truck's cab and chassis, ready for the mounting of specialized equipment or cargo bodies, such as dump beds, reefer units, or flatbeds.

This classification distinguishes itself from its sibling categories based on precise G.V.W. ranges. While other categories at this level cover vehicles with lower G.V.W. limits (e.g., 8704.22.11.20 for 5-9 metric tons, 8704.22.11.40 for 9-12 metric tons, and 8704.22.11.60 for 12-15 metric tons), this particular subdivision is for those falling within the 15 to 20 metric ton G.V.W. bracket. This narrower weight band is crucial for accurate tariff application and regulatory compliance.

As a leaf node within the HTS, this category represents the most specific classification for these particular diesel-powered, medium-to-heavy duty cab chassis trucks within the defined G.V.W. range. Therefore, the focus for classification under 8704.22.11.80 is primarily on the vehicle's engine type (compression-ignition), its intended use (transport of goods), its configuration (cab chassis), and critically, its precise G.V.W. falling between 15 and 20 metric tons.