Used Freightliner Cascadia Day Cab Road Tractor from Germany
A used heavy-duty road tractor designed for hauling semi-trailers, featuring a spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine combined with an electric motor for hybrid propulsion. It falls under HTS 8701.23.0080 as a used road tractor for semi-trailers with both engine types. The 'used' status applies due to prior sale to an ultimate purchaser per statistical notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
29%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) 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
• Verify 'used' status with documentation proving prior sale to ultimate purchaser; new vehicles go to 8701.23.0060
• Ensure EPA/CARB emissions compliance for hybrid engines and provide odometer readings for customs valuation
• Obtain detailed service history and VIN verification to avoid misclassification as new or parts