8716.39.00.40 - Van type 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 45% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS subheading, 8716.39.00.40, specifically classifies trailers and semi-trailers designed as "van type" vehicles, intended for the transport of goods. This designation generally refers to enclosed trailers with rigid or semi-rigid walls, offering protection to the cargo from external elements and potential theft. The van type designation distinguishes them from other forms of goods transport trailers based on their enclosed construction.
In contrast to its sibling categories, this subheading differs from the "platform type" (8716.39.00.50), which typically refers to open trailers with no overhead or side enclosures, designed for bulk or palletized goods that do not require protection. The "other" category at this level (8716.39.00.90) serves as a residual classification for goods-transport trailers that do not fit the specific "van type" or "platform type" descriptions.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories under 8716.39.00.40. Therefore, classification into this subheading relies on identifying the enclosed, van-like construction of the trailer intended for the carriage of goods, differentiating it from open platform trailers or those with specialized cargo configurations not falling under this direct description.