Used Peterbilt EV-579 Electric Road Tractor from China
Used Peterbilt Model EV-579 electric-powered road tractor optimized for long-haul semi-trailer operations with 300+ mile range and fast charging. Classified in HTS 8701.24.0080 for used road tractors with exclusive electric propulsion under heading 8701. Qualifies as 'used' per statistical notes after first sale to end user.
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
• Document compliance with FMVSS standards for electric heavy-duty vehicles including braking and stability systems
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete odometer disclosure which triggers valuation disputes
• Separate any interchangeable equipment presented with tractor per chapter notes