Peterbilt 579EV Hybrid Road Tractor from Japan
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 — 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
• 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