Freightliner Cascadia Day Cab Tractor Truck from China
A heavy-duty diesel-electric hybrid tractor truck designed for hauling trailers, with a GVW of 18 metric tons. It features a compression-ignition engine combined with an electric motor for propulsion, classifying it under HTS 8704.42.00.80 due to its weight range and dual propulsion system for goods transport.
Duty Rate — China → United States
60%
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
9903.88.0125%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]
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Verify GVW certification from manufacturer to confirm 15-20 ton range; obtain EPA and DOT compliance documents for diesel-electric systems; ensure chassis cab configuration avoids misclassification as complete truck