November 1 Tariff Increase For Heavy- And Medium-Duty Trucks And Buses

Motor carriers buying imported transportation equipment will face higher tariffs effective November 1, 2025. The change will impact heavy- and medium-duty truck tractor power units as well as passenger buses.

• Transportation equipment imports will see an additional 25% tariff on medium- and heavy-duty trucks starting November 1.
• Imported buses will see an additional 10% tariff starting November 1.

The White House issued a Proclamation on October 17, 2025, formally announcing a 25% tariff on medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, and a 10% tariff on buses, to be in effect beginning November 1, 2025 (90 FR 4851). This is a revised effective date one month later than an earlier announcement declaring October 1. It comes as a result of a Section 232 investigation launched on April 22 and a public comment period that ended on May 16.