Used Peterbilt 579 Hybrid Semi-Tractor from Canada
A used Peterbilt 579 road tractor equipped with hybrid spark-ignition and electric propulsion for pulling semi-trailers on highways. Falls under 8701.23.0080 due to its used condition and dual-motor setup. Excludes interchangeable tools which remain in their headings per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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 hybrid battery specs and warranties for EPA certification during import
• Use professional appraisers for condition-based valuation to counter customs disputes
• Ensure no mounted working tools are included, as they classify separately