Tesla Semi Electric Road Tractor
The Tesla Semi is an all-electric Class 8 road tractor designed specifically for hauling semi-trailers in long-haul freight transport. It features a high-capacity battery pack and electric motors for propulsion, with no internal combustion engine, classifying it under HTS 8701.24.00 as a road tractor for semi-trailers propelled solely by electric motor.
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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fitted with a cargo body or box
Tractors with added cargo compartments become other heavy trucks under 8704, not pure road tractors.
If supplied as a chassis without cab
Chassis not configured as a complete tractor cab unit fall under motor vehicle chassis heading 8706.
If designed for off-road or agricultural hauling
Non-road tractors for semi-trailers shift to 8703 if not primarily for highway semi-trailer use.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• ,Obtain EPA Executive Order for electric propulsion certification and DOT HS-7 form for safety standards
• Avoid misclassification as a complete truck (8704) by confirming it's a tractor without integral cargo body
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Freightliner eCascadia Electric Tractor
Freightliner's eCascadia is a battery-electric Class 8 road tractor optimized for regional semi-trailer hauling with dual electric motors and advanced regenerative braking. Lacking any diesel or gas engine, it fits HTS 8701.24.00 for electric-only propelled road tractors for semi-trailers.
Volvo FM Electric Road Tractor
Volvo's FM Electric is a Class 8 battery-electric tractor for semi-trailer transport on public roads, featuring hub motors and high-voltage batteries. Classified under HTS 8701.24.00 due to its electric-only propulsion and road tractor design.
BYD T10ZE Electric Semi Tractor
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.
Daimler eActros LongHaul Electric Tractor
Daimler's eActros LongHaul is a fully electric heavy-duty road tractor for semi-trailers, equipped with modular battery systems for extended range highway operation. Its exclusive electric propulsion system places it squarely in HTS 8701.24.00 for electric road tractors.