Freightliner M2 106 Hybrid Flatbed Truck from China
The Freightliner M2 106 hybrid features a Detroit DD diesel with electric motor, GVW 8.2 tons, ideal for flatbed hauling of construction materials. Open cargo bed suits versatile goods transport. HTS 8704.42.0020 applies to its diesel-electric setup and weight class for goods vehicles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.0125%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain axle weight distribution certification to confirm GVW compliance within 5-9 tons
• Prepare for FMVSS safety standard inspections specific to hybrid commercial trucks
• Label powertrain clearly on documentation to prevent misclassification as pure diesel