Freightliner Cascadia Heavy Duty Road Tractor from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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