8716.39.00.50 - Platform 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 category, 8716.39.00.50, specifically classifies "platform type" trailers and semi-trailers designed for the transport of goods. These are characterized by an open, flat deck or bed, without fixed sides or a roof, onto which goods are loaded. The design emphasizes carrying a wide variety of cargo, including machinery, construction materials, or bulk goods that can be secured directly to the platform.
The distinction between this category and its sibling, 8716.39.00.40 ("van type"), lies in the structural enclosure. While "van type" trailers have a fully enclosed body to protect goods from the elements and for security, "platform type" trailers are open, allowing for easier loading and unloading of oversized or irregularly shaped items. The other sibling, 8716.39.00.90, serves as a residual category for other types of trailers not covered by the more specific descriptions.
As this classification represents a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the primary focus for classification under 8716.39.00.50 is to confirm that the trailer or semi-trailer is of a platform design and is intended for the carriage of goods. This includes various configurations such as flatbed trailers, lowboy trailers, and stake-bed trailers where the stakes can be removed.