Peterbilt 579EV Hybrid Road Tractor from China
Class 8 hybrid tractor for semi-trailer operation powered by diesel compression-ignition piston engine and electric motor in series-parallel configuration. Designed specifically for hauling loads via fifth-wheel connection, per chapter definition of road tractors. Falls under 8701.22.00 due to dual propulsion.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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)
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Include battery capacity and electric range documentation to validate hybrid classification
• Confirm 'tractor' status via absence of cargo body, only fifth-wheel equipment
• Use ISRI seating codes for driver seats to meet safety import requirements