Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor Cargo Variant from China

The Tesla Cybertruck cargo variant is a heavy-duty electric pickup truck with a hybrid spark-ignition internal combustion engine and electric motor propulsion system, designed for transporting goods. It exceeds 5 metric tons GVW due to its robust build for commercial hauling. Classified under HTS 8704.52.00 as a motor vehicle for goods transport with dual propulsion and heavy GVW.

Duty Rate — China → United States

50%

Rate breakdown

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]
9903.03.060%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 exceeds 5 metric tons with official documentation for customs clearance

Provide EPA/CARB emissions data for hybrid propulsion systems to avoid reclassification during import inspection

Ensure chassis cab configurations are properly declared to prevent misfiling under heading 8706