New Volvo FH16 770 Diesel-Electric Road Tractor from Germany
This heavy-duty road tractor combines a diesel compression-ignition engine with an electric motor for hybrid propulsion, designed for hauling semi-trailers with a gross vehicle weight exceeding 36,287 kg. It falls under HTS 8701.22.0045 as a new tractor not previously sold to an ultimate purchaser, meeting the statistical note for 'new' vehicles. The G.V.W. capability supports long-haul freight transport.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.74.070%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Verify 'new' status with manufacturer certification to avoid misclassification as used; ensure EPA/CARB emissions compliance for diesel-electric hybrids
• Obtain detailed GVW specifications and propulsion system documentation to confirm HTS fit