Peterbilt 579 Heavy Haul Tractor from Germany
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 — 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
• 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