New Freightliner Cascadia 126 Tractor from China
New Freightliner Cascadia 126 is a diesel road tractor for semi-trailers with GVW ≤36,287 kg, equipped with Detroit DD15 compression-ignition engine. It qualifies under HTS 8701.21.0015 as a new vehicle built essentially for semi-trailer hauling.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Include detailed engine specs confirming compression-ignition (diesel) to distinguish from gasoline models
• Secure bond for potential EPA modifications required for U.S. emissions standards
• Document no prior sales to confirm 'new' status under statistical reporting rules