Freightliner Cascadia Day Cab Truck from Mexico
A heavy-duty diesel semi-truck designed for long-haul goods transport with a GVW of 18 tons, featuring a compression-ignition engine and no sleeper berth. It falls under HTS 8704.22.51.80 due to its diesel piston engine and GVW between 15-20 metric tons for commercial freight hauling. Classified as a motor vehicle for goods transport, not a tractor.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) 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.
Import Tips
• Verify GVW certification from manufacturer matches 15-20 ton range to avoid reclassification
• Ensure EPA/CARB emissions compliance documentation for diesel engines during customs clearance
• Obtain bill of lading specifying 'new' status if not previously sold to end-user