Freightliner eCascadia Heavy-Duty Electric Road Tractor from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14%
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
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• ,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