Freightliner eCascadia Electric Road Tractor from Germany
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 — Germany → 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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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