New Freightliner Cascadia Hybrid Day Cab Tractor from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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 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
• 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