Tesla Semi Electric Heavy Haul Tractor from China
Tesla Semi is a new all-electric Class 8 road tractor for semi-trailers, with GVW over 36,287 kg and advanced autonomous driving features powered solely by electric motors. Built for zero-emission long-haul trucking. Falls under HTS 8701.24.0045 due to its electric propulsion, new condition, and heavy-duty tractor design.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39%
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
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Submit OEM declaration of 'new' status and first sale documentation to meet statistical reporting requirements
• Provide propulsion system details confirming only electric motor (no ICE) to prevent misclassification