8701.24.00.45 - G.V.W. exceeding 36,287 kg

This HTS classification pertains to road tractors specifically designed for towing semi-trailers, which are propelled solely by an electric motor. These vehicles are new and have a Gross Vehicle Weight (G.V.W.) exceeding 36,287 kilograms. The "road tractor" designation signifies their primary function as a prime mover for articulated vehicles, rather than a self-contained transport unit. The electric propulsion requirement is a key distinguishing feature for this category.

This specific classification, 8701.24.00.45, is differentiated from its sibling category, 8701.24.00.15, by the Gross Vehicle Weight. While both are new, electric-powered road tractors for semi-trailers, this category exclusively covers those with a G.V.W. *exceeding* 36,287 kg. The sibling category encompasses vehicles with a G.V.W. *not exceeding* this threshold. This weight distinction is a critical factor in determining the correct tariff classification.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, classification within this code is solely determined by the vehicle meeting the criteria of being a new, electric-powered road tractor for semi-trailers with a G.V.W. exceeding 36,287 kg. Importers and exporters must ensure accurate verification of the G.V.W. from official vehicle documentation to ensure correct classification.