Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell Tractor from Canada
Although hydrogen fuel cell powered, the Hyundai Xcient FCEV tractor qualifies under electric motor propulsion classification for tariff purposes, with GVW under 36,287 kg. HTS 8701.24.0015 covers new road tractors using electric motors (including fuel cell electric). Provides 400 km range for semi-trailer transport.
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
• Classify fuel cell stacks as electric motors per HTS electric propulsion definition; secure hydrogen system safety certifications; document new status rigorously