Freightliner Cascadia Heavy Duty Diesel-Electric Semi-Truck from Canada
This heavy-duty tractor trailer is a diesel-electric hybrid designed for long-haul freight transport with a gross vehicle weight exceeding 20 metric tons. It features a compression-ignition diesel engine combined with an electric motor for propulsion, classifying it under HTS 8704.43.00.00 due to its hybrid powertrain and capacity for heavy goods hauling.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.0125%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify GVW certification exceeds 20 metric tons and obtain EPA/CARB emissions compliance for diesel-electric hybrids
• Provide detailed powertrain specs showing both diesel and electric motors to avoid reclassification
• Ensure DOT safety standards documentation; watch for undervaluation pitfalls in used vehicle reporting