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
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
• 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