New Freightliner Cascadia Hybrid Day Cab Tractor from China
New Freightliner road tractor with integrated spark-ignition engine and electric motor for semi-trailer hauling, optimized for efficiency in heavy freight. GVW over 36,287 kg places it in HTS 8701.23.0045 for new hybrid propulsion road tractors.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Document powertrain as both spark-ignition and electric per heading specs; include battery specs
• Ensure no prior sale to end-user for 'new' eligibility
• Pitfall: confusing with truck tractors under 8704