New Freightliner Cascadia 126 Tractor from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
29%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.0125%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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