New York HUT Permit Weight Requirements Explained

Oct. 25, 2026, 5:45 p.m.

This article can explain how New York’s Highway Use Tax (HUT) applies to commercial trucks, how vehicle weight affects HUT registration and tax calculations, and what trucking companies should know before operating in New York.

Key weight thresholds to explain

Vehicle weight	General HUT rule
Gross weight of 18,000 lbs or less	Generally exempt under the gross-weight rule, subject to exceptions
Gross weight over 18,000 lbs	HUT registration and decal generally required
Truck unloaded weight over 8,000 lbs	May be subject to HUT requirements under the unloaded-weight method
Tractor unloaded weight over 4,000 lbs	May be subject to HUT requirements under the unloaded-weight method

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