Used Peterbilt 579 Hybrid Semi-Tractor from China
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 — China → United States
54%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.0125%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.88.0225%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)
9903.05.900%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 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