Tesla Semi Electric Road Tractor
The Tesla Semi is an all-electric Class 8 road tractor designed specifically for hauling semi-trailers in long-haul freight transport. It features a high-capacity battery pack and electric motors for propulsion, with no internal combustion engine, qualifying it under tariff item 8701.24.00 for road tractors 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 uses 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
• Ensure the vehicle is classified as a road tractor for semi-trailers under heading 87.01, not as a truck
• Confirm that the electric motor is the only propulsion source, as any auxiliary engine would change classification
• Provide CBSA with the vehicle's VIN and technical specifications to expedite clearance
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 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.
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
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