BYD T10ZE Electric Semi Tractor from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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