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
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
• Secure VIN-specific EPA labels for hybrid verification; prepare for USDA inspections if from agricultural regions
• Pitfall: Failing to declare auxiliary equipment separately