Freightliner eCascadia Electric Road Tractor
The Freightliner eCascadia is a Class 8 battery-electric road tractor designed for semi-trailers, featuring a 470 kWh battery pack and dual electric motors providing up to 536 horsepower. It qualifies under tariff item 8701.24.00 as a road tractor for semi-trailers with only electric motor for propulsion.
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% |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tractor has both electric motor and internal combustion engine
This alternative covers road tractors with both electric motor and internal combustion engine for propulsion.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the tractor is designed for road use and hauling semi-trailers, not for off-road or agricultural purposes
• Ensure the electric motor is the sole propulsion source; any hybrid system would require a different tariff item
• Prepare a detailed vehicle specification sheet for CBSA to confirm eligibility
Related Products under Tariff item 8701.24.00
BYD T10ZE Electric Semi Tractor
The BYD T10ZE is a heavy-duty electric road tractor designed for hauling semi-trailers, powered solely by an electric motor with iron-phosphate batteries. Its exclusive electric propulsion system qualifies it under tariff item 8701.24.00, which covers road tractors for semi-trailers with only electric motor for propulsion.
Daimler eActros LongHaul Electric Tractor
The Daimler eActros LongHaul is a fully electric heavy-duty road tractor for semi-trailers, equipped with modular battery systems for extended range highway operation. Its exclusive electric propulsion system places it squarely under tariff item 8701.24.00, which covers road tractors for semi-trailers with only electric motor for propulsion.
Daimler eFreightliner Day Cab Tractor
The Daimler eFreightliner Day Cab is a zero-emission electric road tractor for day cab semi-trailer operations, with 438 kWh batteries and up to 230-mile range. Its exclusive electric propulsion system qualifies it under tariff item 8701.24.00, which covers road tractors for semi-trailers with only electric motor for propulsion.
Freightliner eCascadia Electric Tractor
The Freightliner eCascadia is a battery-electric Class 8 road tractor optimized for regional semi-trailer hauling with dual electric motors and advanced regenerative braking. Lacking any diesel or gas engine, it fits tariff item 8701.24.00, which covers road tractors for semi-trailers with only electric motor for propulsion.
Freightliner eCascadia Heavy-Duty Electric Road Tractor
The Freightliner eCascadia Heavy-Duty Electric Road Tractor is a new battery-electric Class 8 road tractor designed for semi-trailers, featuring a fully electric powertrain with no internal combustion engine. It has a GVW exceeding 36,287 kg, optimized for heavy hauling, and qualifies under tariff item 8701.24.00 for road tractors with only electric motor for propulsion.
Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell Tractor
The Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell Tractor, although hydrogen fuel cell powered, qualifies under tariff item 8701.24.00 because its propulsion is solely via an electric motor. It is a road tractor for semi-trailers, and the fuel cell acts as a power source for the electric motor, not as a separate combustion engine.