Used Peterbilt 579 Diesel-Electric Road Tractor from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• Secure VIN-specific EPA labels for hybrid verification; prepare for USDA inspections if from agricultural regions
• Pitfall: Failing to declare auxiliary equipment separately