New Freightliner Cascadia Hybrid Day Cab Tractor from Japan
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 — Japan → 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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