BYD T10ZE Electric Semi Tractor from Germany
BYD's T10ZE is a heavy-duty electric road tractor for semi-trailers, popular in Asian markets with iron-phosphate batteries for safety and range. Its sole electric motor propulsion qualifies it for HTS 8701.24.00 as a pure EV road tractor.
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
• Chinese imports may need additional Commerce Department licenses for EV tech
• Validate 'new' status with factory shipping docs to prevent used vehicle duties
• Photograph cab configuration to prove road tractor vs chassis distinction