Freightliner eCascadia Electric Road Tractor from China
The Freightliner eCascadia is a Class 8 battery-electric road tractor designed for semi-trailers, featuring a 470 kWh battery pack and dual electric motors providing up to 536 horsepower. It qualifies under HTS 8701.24.0015 as a new road tractor with only electric propulsion and GVW under 36,287 kg, built primarily for hauling semi-trailers on highways. This model supports zero-emission long-haul trucking with a range of approximately 230 miles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Verify GVW certification from manufacturer to confirm under 36,287 kg threshold; obtain EPA and CARB certificates for electric vehicle compliance; ensure battery packs meet UN38.3 hazardous material shipping standards