New Peterbilt 579 Semi-Tractor from Canada
New Peterbilt 579 is a premium diesel road tractor for semi-trailers with GVW ≤36,287 kg and PACCAR PX-9 engine. Classified in HTS 8701.21.0015 as a new compression-ignition tractor meeting weight and design criteria.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.74.070%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Certify no interchangeable equipment mounted that could shift classification per chapter notes
• Prepare DOT entry paperwork for vehicle safety standards pre-shipment
• Use licensed customs broker experienced in heavy vehicle GVW verifications