Freightliner Cascadia Hybrid Semi-Tractor from China

Freightliner Cascadia Hybrid is a Class 8 road tractor for semi-trailers with a gasoline spark-ignition engine paired with electric propulsion motor for improved efficiency. Classified in 8701.23.00 as it matches the road tractor definition for hauling semi-trailers via hybrid powertrain. Excludes any mounted interchangeable equipment which remains separate.

Duty Rate — China → United States

29%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.74.070%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.

Import Tips

Document hybrid system integration with OEM specs; avoid pitfalls by confirming no prior dealer sale

Ensure VIN indicates new status

Prepare for weight certifications as road tractors exceed standard limits