Tesla Semi Electric Heavy Haul Tractor from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
29%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.0125%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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