Peterbilt 579 Diesel-Electric Tractor from Germany
Heavy-duty tractor for goods transport with compression-ignition piston engine and electric assist motor, GVW 17.5 tons. Classified in HTS 8704.42.00.80 for its hybrid propulsion and weight suitable for semi-trailer hauling.
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
• Document hybrid system efficiency ratings; ensure no mounted working tools to avoid tractor reclassification; file with exact GVW plates