Kenworth T680 Semi-Truck Tractor
The Kenworth T680 is a new heavy-duty road tractor for semi-trailers, equipped with a compression-ignition diesel engine and a gross vehicle weight over 36,287 kg. It is optimized for fuel efficiency in freight hauling and falls under tariff item 8701.21.00 as a road tractor for semi-trailers.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.1% | — | 6.1% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.1% | — | 6.1% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.1% | — | 6.1% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.1% | — | 6.1% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.1% | — | 6.1% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tractor includes an electric motor alongside the diesel engine
Hybrid road tractors are classified under this alternative.
If the tractor is not designed for semi-trailers
This covers other tractors with a diesel engine, such as agricultural models.
If the vehicle is a truck, not a tractor
Trucks with a diesel engine and GVW over 5 tonnes fall under this heading.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the tractor is new and not previously sold to an end-user to avoid reclassification
• Keep documentation of the diesel engine type and GVW for CBSA
• If importing multiple units, consider a customs broker for streamlined clearance
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The Freightliner Cascadia 126 is a Class 8 road tractor designed for pulling semi-trailers, powered exclusively by a Detroit DD15/DD16 compression-ignition diesel engine. It is built for highway freight transport with aerodynamic features and safety systems, meeting the definition of a road tractor for semi-trailers under heading 87.01.
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