Freightliner Cascadia Heavy Duty Diesel-Electric Semi-Truck from China
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 — 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
• 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