Freightliner eCascadia Heavy-Duty Electric Road Tractor from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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