New Peterbilt 579 Semi-Tractor from China
New Peterbilt 579 aerodynamic road tractor for semi-trailers, with G.V.W. not exceeding 36,287 kg. Under HTS 8701.29.0015 as new, other road tractors, emphasizing fuel efficiency for long-haul.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
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
• Use VIN and build sheet to prove new status and avoid 'used' statistical reporting
• Anticipate high bonds for high-value imports; consult customs broker early
• Ensure no subsidiary transport provisions dominate, per chapter note on tractors