8701.21.00Road tractors for semi-trailers
HTS Code 8701.21.00 covers any article best defined as Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels and Associated Transport EquipmentVehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereofTractors (other than tractors of heading 8709):Road tractors for semi-trailers:With only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 3 sub-classifications.
Estimated Duty on 8701.21.00
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 22, 2026
- Total duty
- 54%
- $5,400.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 54.47%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $15,447.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty4%
- Section 232 – Medium & Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Buses25%
- Section 301 – China25%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 8701.21.00
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 4%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
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- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 25%
- China54%
- Mexico29%
- Canada29%
- Vietnam29%
- Germany29%
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US Import Duty on HTS 8701.21.00 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of road tractors for semi-trailers (HTS 8701.21.00) from China pay 54% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Medium & Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Buses (25%) and Section 301 – China (25%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 29%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4% |
| 54% |
| Mexico | 4% |
| 29%25% with USMCA |
| Canada | 4% |
| 29%25% with Automotive Products Trade Act |
| Vietnam | 4% |
| 29% |
| Germany | 4% |
| 29% |
| Japan | 4% |
| 29% |
| South Korea | 4% |
| 29%25% with US-Korea FTA |
| Taiwan | 4% |
| 29% |
| India | 4% |
| 29% |
| Ireland | 4% |
| 29% |
| Italy | 4% |
| 29% |
| Switzerland | 4% |
| 29% |
| Thailand | 4% |
| 29% |
| Malaysia | 4% |
| 29% |
| United Kingdom | 4% |
| 29% |
| France | 4% |
| 29% |
| Indonesia | 4% |
| 29% |
| Brazil | 4% |
| 29% |
| Bangladesh | 4% |
| 29% |
| Cambodia | 4% |
| 29% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of road tractors for semi-trailers (HTS 8701.21.00) from China pay 54% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Medium & Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Buses (25%) and Section 301 – China (25%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of road tractors for semi-trailers (HTS 8701.21.00) from Mexico pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Medium & Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Buses (25%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 25%.
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of road tractors for semi-trailers (HTS 8701.21.00) from Canada pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Medium & Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Buses (25%). With Automotive Products Trade Act, qualifying goods pay 25%.
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of road tractors for semi-trailers (HTS 8701.21.00) from Vietnam pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Medium & Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Buses (25%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of road tractors for semi-trailers (HTS 8701.21.00) from Germany pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Medium & Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Buses (25%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of road tractors for semi-trailers (HTS 8701.21.00) from Japan pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Medium & Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Buses (25%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of road tractors for semi-trailers (HTS 8701.21.00) from South Korea pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Medium & Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Buses (25%). With US-Korea FTA, qualifying goods pay 25%.
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of road tractors for semi-trailers (HTS 8701.21.00) from Taiwan pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Medium & Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Buses (25%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of road tractors for semi-trailers (HTS 8701.21.00) from India pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Medium & Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Buses (25%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of road tractors for semi-trailers (HTS 8701.21.00) from Ireland pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Medium & Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Buses (25%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of road tractors for semi-trailers (HTS 8701.21.00) from Italy pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Medium & Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Buses (25%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of road tractors for semi-trailers (HTS 8701.21.00) from Switzerland pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Medium & Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Buses (25%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of road tractors for semi-trailers (HTS 8701.21.00) from Thailand pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Medium & Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Buses (25%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of road tractors for semi-trailers (HTS 8701.21.00) from Malaysia pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Medium & Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Buses (25%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of road tractors for semi-trailers (HTS 8701.21.00) from United Kingdom pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Medium & Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Buses (25%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of road tractors for semi-trailers (HTS 8701.21.00) from France pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Medium & Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Buses (25%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of road tractors for semi-trailers (HTS 8701.21.00) from Indonesia pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Medium & Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Buses (25%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of road tractors for semi-trailers (HTS 8701.21.00) from Brazil pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Medium & Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Buses (25%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of road tractors for semi-trailers (HTS 8701.21.00) from Bangladesh pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Medium & Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Buses (25%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of road tractors for semi-trailers (HTS 8701.21.00) from Cambodia pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Medium & Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Buses (25%).
Duties on goods entered Oct 22, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8701.21.00 From
In 2025 the US imported $6.5B of road tractors for semi-trailers (HTS 8701.21.00 and related codes), down 34% on 2024, mostly from Mexico (99%), Canada (1%) and Netherlands (0%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $6.4B | 99% | 34% | 29%25% with USMCA |
| Canada | $94M | 1% | 20% | 29%25% with Automotive Products Trade Act |
| Netherlands | $911K | 0% | 87% | 29% |
| Sweden | $148K | 0% | 15% | 29% |
| Italy | $99K | 0% | New | 29% |
| United Kingdom | $40K | 0% | 17% | 29% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports (8-digit group, as Census has no figures for this exact line). Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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What does HTS code 8701.21.00 cover?
HTS code 8701.21.00 covers road tractors for semi-trailers (With only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)), classified under Chapter 87 (Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 4%. There are 3 more specific sub-classifications under this code.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8701.21.00?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8701.21.00 is 4%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A+,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 25%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on road tractors for semi-trailers (HTS 8701.21.00) from China?
As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of road tractors for semi-trailers (HTS 8701.21.00) from China pay 54% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Medium & Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Buses (25%) and Section 301 – China (25%).
What is the US tariff on road tractors for semi-trailers (HTS 8701.21.00) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of road tractors for semi-trailers (HTS 8701.21.00) from Vietnam pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Medium & Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Buses (25%).
What is the US tariff on road tractors for semi-trailers (HTS 8701.21.00) from Mexico?
As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of road tractors for semi-trailers (HTS 8701.21.00) from Mexico pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Medium & Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Buses (25%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 25%.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8701.21.00?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8701.21.00 is 29%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-22.
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