Peterbilt 579 Heavy Haul Tractor from China
Peterbilt 579 road tractor with diesel compression-ignition engine, GVW exceeding 36,287 kg, built new for pulling semi-trailers in heavy freight applications. Meets HTS 8701.21.0045 as a road tractor per chapter note, excluding work tools or non-hauling designs. Aerodynamic for long-distance efficiency.
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
• Confirm no prior title transfer to end-user; statistical note strictly defines 'new' for reporting
• Specify engine type (compression-ignition only); misdocs lead to 8701.20 reclass
• Prepare for axle weight distribution scrutiny in GVW verification