Freightliner Cascadia Day Cab Tractor Truck from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
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
• 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