Freightliner Cascadia Heavy Duty Box Truck from Germany
Freightliner's Cascadia with extended box is a diesel goods transport truck surpassing 20 tons GVW, powered by compression-ignition engine for long-haul freight. Falls under HTS 8704.23.01.00 as other medium/heavy trucks.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document payload capacity to support GVW claim; audits common for heavy rigs
• Ensure no cab-chassis confusion—full body for goods qualifies here, not 8706
• Pre-clear emissions with CARB/EPA for diesel imports