Freightliner Cascadia 126 Diesel Tractor from Germany
Freightliner's Cascadia 126 Evolution is a 6x4 road tractor for semi-trailers, powered by Detroit DD15/DD16 diesel engines up to 505 HP. Features Detroit Assurance safety systems and StreamLine aerodynamics for highway efficiency. HTS 8701.21.00 applies due to diesel compression-ignition engine and road tractor design.
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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• EPA SmartWay certification required for diesel engines; declare exact model for duty calculation
• Confirm no subsidiary transport provisions exceed tractor main use to stay in 8701 per chapter definition