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
54%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.0125%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.88.0225%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)
9903.05.900%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
• 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