Used Peterbilt 579 Hybrid Semi-Tractor from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
29%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 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