Freightliner eCascadia Hybrid Road Tractor from Canada
A Class 8 hybrid road tractor designed for semi-trailers, featuring a diesel compression-ignition engine combined with an electric motor for propulsion. It meets the criteria of heading 8701 as a tractor constructed essentially for hauling semi-trailers. The dual propulsion system qualifies it specifically under 8701.22.00.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Verify EPA and CARB emissions certifications for the diesel-electric hybrid system to avoid customs holds
• Provide detailed propulsion specs showing both compression-ignition engine and electric motor integration
• Ensure VIN indicates 'new' status per statistical notes if not previously sold to end-user