New Freightliner Cascadia e6 Hybrid Road Tractor from China
The Freightliner Cascadia e6 is a new diesel-electric hybrid road tractor optimized for semi-trailer hauling, featuring both compression-ignition engine and electric motor propulsion with GVW over 36,287 kg. Classified in 8701.22.0045 as it meets 'new' criteria and heavy-duty specs for commercial freight. Its design emphasizes fuel efficiency for cross-country transport.
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
• Provide propulsion system blueprints confirming dual diesel-electric motors; check for DOT GVWR certification exceeding 36,287 kg
• Beware of reclassification if any dealer sale history exists