8701.24.00
With only electric motor for propulsion
This code covers road tractors for semi-trailers with only electric motors for propulsion. Use this code when importing these electric tractors, keeping in mind a general duty rate of 4% applies, with potential for free duty depending on the country of origin and eligibility for trade agreements.

Detailed information for HTS Code 8701.24.00
This tariff classification falls within Chapter 87, which covers vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock and their parts and accessories. Specifically, 8701.24.00 covers road tractors for semi-trailers with only electric motor propulsion. This code has further breakdown by whether the tractor is new with a Gross Vehicle Weight (G.V.W.) not exceeding or exceeding 36,287 kg, or if it is used; be sure to select the correct statistical suffix (.15, .45, or .80) based on these characteristics. Statistical reporting requires new tractors to be those not yet sold beyond the manufacturer/distributor level, and used tractors to have completed a first sale to a final purchaser.
| Chapter | Chapter 87 - Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof |
| Section | Section XVII - Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels and Associated Transport Equipment |
Duty snapshot
Quick reference for the duty outcomes tied to this HTS line.
4%
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (A+,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 8701.24.00 and its subdivisions (8701.24.00.15, 8701.24.00.45, and 8701.24.00.80) is 4% for standard trade partners (NTR). However, special rates of Free apply to goods originating from A+, AU, B, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, and SG, provided they qualify under eligible FTA or preference programs. There is no specified reporting unit; the schedule indicates "Report units: No..". These rates apply uniformly to all subdivisions under 8701.24.00, contingent on origin and applicable trade agreements.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 25%
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Code subdivisions
8701.24.00.15
Tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709): > Road tractors for semi-trailers: > With only electric motor for propulsion > New: > G.V.W. not exceeding 36,287 kg
8701.24.00.45
Tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709): > Road tractors for semi-trailers: > With only electric motor for propulsion > New: > G.V.W. exceeding 36,287 kg
8701.24.00.80
Tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709): > Road tractors for semi-trailers: > With only electric motor for propulsion > Used
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