Freightliner Cascadia Heavy Duty Road Tractor from China
The Freightliner Cascadia is a Class 8 road tractor designed for semi-trailers with a diesel compression-ignition engine and GVW exceeding 36,287 kg, used primarily for long-haul freight transport. It falls under HTS 8701.21.0045 as a new tractor not previously sold to an ultimate purchaser, meeting the statistical note for 'new' vehicles. Essential for hauling heavy loads on highways.
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
• ,Ensure GVW certification exceeds 36,287 kg and confirm diesel compression-ignition engine; common pitfall is misclassifying semi-diesel variants
• Obtain EPA/CARB emissions compliance docs for diesel engines to avoid customs holds