Peterbilt 579 Hybrid Semi-Tractor from Canada
Peterbilt 579 Hybrid is a premium road tractor for semi-trailers using both spark-ignition internal combustion and electric motors for propulsion. Falls precisely in 8701.23.00 per hierarchy for hybrid road tractors. Designed essentially for hauling, per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
4%
Rate breakdown
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
• Include bill of lading specifying road tractor for semi-trailers
• Avoid reclassification by proving no off-road intent
• Certify battery/electric components meet safety regs