Used Peterbilt EV-579 Electric Road Tractor from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.74.070%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.

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