Used Peterbilt 579 Diesel-Electric Road Tractor from Germany
Pre-owned Peterbilt 579 aerodynamic road tractor with diesel and electric motors for propulsion, built for semi-trailer operations. Falls under used hybrid tractors in 8701.22.0080 per chapter statistical notes on prior sales. Ideal for fleet replacement.
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
• Secure VIN-specific EPA labels for hybrid verification; prepare for USDA inspections if from agricultural regions
• Pitfall: Failing to declare auxiliary equipment separately