Freightliner eCascadia Heavy-Duty Electric Road Tractor

The Freightliner eCascadia is a new battery-electric Class 8 road tractor designed for semi-trailers, featuring a fully electric powertrain with no internal combustion engine. It has a GVW exceeding 36,287 kg, optimized for long-haul freight transport. Classified under HTS 8701.24.0045 as a new road tractor with only electric motor propulsion and heavy GVW.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China4%+25.0%29%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico4%β€”4%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada4%β€”4%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany4%β€”4%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan4%β€”4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8704.22Higher: 35% vs 29%

If fitted with a cab but sold as chassis for body installation

Chapter note excludes cab-fitted chassis from 8701, directing to 8704 for truck chassis with electric motors.

8703.70.00Higher: 102.5% vs 29%

If includes rigid truck body instead of for semi-trailer

Rigid trucks fall under 8703 for electric vehicles, not road tractors of 8701 designed for semi-trailers.

8701Same rate: 29%

If diesel or gasoline powered version

Spark-ignition or diesel tractors use 8701.10/8701.20; electric-only specifies 8701.24.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ ,Include EPA/CARB certificates for electric propulsion and detailed battery specs to avoid reclassification as hybrid

β€’ Watch for chassis cab configurations, which shift to 8704; ensure no engine components present