8704.22.51.20 - G.V.W. exceeding 5 metric tons but not exceeding 9 metric tons 🖩

This HTS category, 8704.22.51.20, specifically classifies motor vehicles designed for the transport of goods, which are powered solely by a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (commonly known as diesel or semi-diesel engines). Crucially, these vehicles must have a Gross Vehicle Weight (G.V.W.) that falls within a precise range: exceeding 5 metric tons but not exceeding 9 metric tons. This G.V.W. determination is a primary factor in differentiating these vehicles from others within the broader category of motor vehicles for the transport of goods.

The distinction between this category and its siblings lies solely in the specified Gross Vehicle Weight. For example, sibling categories like 8704.22.51.40 cover vehicles with a G.V.W. exceeding 9 metric tons but not exceeding 12 metric tons, while 8704.22.51.60 and 8704.22.51.80 address progressively heavier vehicles. Therefore, accurate G.V.W. documentation is essential for correct classification under this particular code.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification is finalized at this level based on the vehicle type (motor vehicle for goods transport), engine type (compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine), and the specific Gross Vehicle Weight range of 5 to 9 metric tons. This means that any vehicle meeting these criteria, regardless of its specific body style (e.g., flatbed, panel van, chassis cab) or intended commercial use, will fall under this classification.