New Freightliner Cascadia e6 Hybrid Road Tractor from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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