New Peterbilt 579 Semi-Tractor from Germany
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 — Germany → 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
• 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