Kenworth T680E Hybrid Semi-Tractor from China
Heavy-duty road tractor for semi-trailers with parallel hybrid diesel-electric powertrain using compression-ignition engine and electric motor. Primarily built for long-haul freight hauling, fitting 8701 definition of road tractors. Dual motor configuration places it in 8701.22.00.
Duty Rate — China → United States
54%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.0125%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
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
• Submit OEM certification confirming both diesel and electric motors as primary propulsion sources
• Declare exact GVWR and axle configurations to confirm road tractor classification
• Avoid misclassification by distinguishing from truck tractors via fifth-wheel coupling specs