Freightliner Cascadia Heavy Duty Diesel-Electric Semi-Truck from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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 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