Used Nikola Tre BEV Electric Road Tractor from China
Pre-owned Nikola Tre Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) road tractor for semi-trailers, featuring hydrogen fuel cell backup but primary electric propulsion with 350-mile range. HTS 8701.24.0080 applies to used tractors of this heading with only electric motor for propulsion. Statistical notes confirm used status post-distribution sale.
Duty Rate — China → United States
54%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.0125%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.88.0225%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)
9903.05.900%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
• Clarify primary electric vs any hybrid fuel cell systems to confirm 8701.24 classification over other propulsion subheadings
• Maintain records showing mileage and battery degradation for fair market valuation
• Ensure no subsidiary transport provisions that might affect tractor definition