Used Freightliner eCascadia Electric Road Tractor from Japan
A used heavy-duty road tractor designed for hauling semi-trailers, powered solely by an electric motor with a battery pack providing over 200 miles of range. Classified under HTS 8701.24.0080 as a used tractor of heading 8701 for semi-trailers with electric propulsion, excluding track-laying or 8709 tractors. It meets the 'used' definition as it has been sold to an ultimate purchaser after initial distribution.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify 'used' status with proof of prior sale to ultimate purchaser per statistical notes to avoid misclassification as new
• Ensure EPA and DOT compliance for electric motor vehicles including battery certifications
• Obtain detailed service history and odometer readings to support valuation and condition claims