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% |
PGA flags (11)Show detailsHide detailsCBSACBSA FPA Risks (Soil)RequiredECCCVehicles and Engine Emissions ProgramRequiredTCVehicles Program - Age ExemptionRequiredTCVehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix FRequiredTCVehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix GRequiredTCVehicles Program - CMVSS Case-by-CaseRequiredTCVehicles Program - CMVSS Returning VehiclesRequiredTCVehicles Program - FMVSS Case-by-CaseRequiredTCVehicles Program - FMVSS StandardRequiredTCVehicles Program - Unregulated VehiclesRequiredTCVehicles Program - Vehicles for PartsRequired
- CBSA
CBSA FPA Risks (Soil) · Required
Canada Border Services Agency: CBSA CBSA FPA Risks (Soil) requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 8701101000–8705909000).
- ECCC
Vehicles and Engine Emissions Program · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Vehicles and Engine Emissions Program requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 8701240000).
- TC
Vehicles Program - Age Exemption · Required
Transport Canada: TC Vehicles Program - Age Exemption requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 8701240000).
- TC
Vehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix F · Required
Transport Canada: TC Vehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix F requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 87012).
- TC
Vehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix G · Required
Transport Canada: TC Vehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix G requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 8701240000).
- TC
Vehicles Program - CMVSS Case-by-Case · Required
Transport Canada: TC Vehicles Program - CMVSS Case-by-Case requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 8701240000).
- TC
Vehicles Program - CMVSS Returning Vehicles · Required
Transport Canada: TC Vehicles Program - CMVSS Returning Vehicles requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 8701240000).
- TC
Vehicles Program - FMVSS Case-by-Case · Required
Transport Canada: TC Vehicles Program - FMVSS Case-by-Case requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 8701240000).
- TC
Vehicles Program - FMVSS Standard · Required
Transport Canada: TC Vehicles Program - FMVSS Standard requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 8701240000).
- TC
Vehicles Program - Unregulated Vehicles · Required
Transport Canada: TC Vehicles Program - Unregulated Vehicles requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 8701).
- TC
Vehicles Program - Vehicles for Parts · Required
Transport Canada: TC Vehicles Program - Vehicles for Parts requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 8701240000).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
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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
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.