Kenworth T680 Hybrid Road Tractor from Japan
Kenworth T680 Hybrid road tractor combines spark-ignition piston engine and electric motor for semi-trailer propulsion, optimized for long-haul efficiency. It qualifies under HTS 8701.23.00 for road tractors with dual hybrid motors as primary propulsion. Chapter notes confirm exclusion of subsidiary transport provisions.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Label as 'new' with assembly date proof; common pitfall is misclassifying as truck
• Submit propulsion system diagrams
• Comply with FMVSS standards for road tractors