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
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
• 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