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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
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.
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.
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
• ,Include EPA/CARB certificates for electric propulsion and detailed battery specs to avoid reclassification as hybrid
• Watch for chassis cab configurations, which shift to 8704; ensure no engine components present
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Kenworth T680E is a new Class 8 electric road tractor exceeding 36,287 kg GVW, powered exclusively by electric motors for semi-trailer operations in freight logistics. Features aerodynamic design for efficiency. Classified in 8701.24.0045 as new electric heavy road tractor.
Tesla Semi Electric Heavy Haul Tractor
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Volvo VNR Electric Heavy Tractor
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