Railway Trackliner
A vehicle that aligns and positions railway tracks during maintenance, often self-propelled with hydraulic systems. It is a trackliner for railway maintenance, explicitly mentioned in the heading and classified under tariff item 8604.00.90 as 'Other'.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the vehicle is a rail tie spacing machine, which is listed in the sibling item.
The sibling item 8604.00.10 includes rail tie spacing machines, which are a specific type of maintenance vehicle not covered by the 'Other' item.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide technical documentation showing the vehicle's tracklining functions to the CBSA
• Verify if the vehicle is self-propelled; if not, it still falls under this item
• Ensure compliance with Canadian rail safety standards for track maintenance equipment
Related Products under Tariff item 8604.00.90
Dynamic Track Stabilizer
A self-propelled railway maintenance vehicle that uses vibration to settle ballast after tamping, improving track stability. It is designed exclusively for railway track upkeep and qualifies as a maintenance or service vehicle under tariff item 8604.00.90.
Rail Grinding Vehicle
A self-propelled railcar equipped with grinding stones to smooth railhead profiles, correcting surface defects. It is a specialized maintenance vehicle for railway track upkeep, falling under the 'Other' category of tariff item 8604.00.90.
Rail Testing Coach
A non-self-propelled coach equipped with ultrasonic and laser testing equipment for rail integrity inspection. It is a testing coach for railway maintenance, explicitly mentioned in the heading and classified under tariff item 8604.00.90 as 'Other'.
Railway Ballast Regulator
A self-propelled vehicle that shapes and distributes ballast along railway tracks post-tamping, ensuring proper track geometry. It is a maintenance vehicle for railway infrastructure, classified under tariff item 8604.00.90 as 'Other'.
Railway Ballast Tamper
A self-propelled machine used to pack and consolidate ballast under railway tracks to ensure stability. It is a specialized railway maintenance vehicle, explicitly mentioned in the heading and classified under tariff item 8604.00.90 as 'Other'.
Railway Crane Vehicle
A rail-mounted crane used for lifting heavy materials during track repairs, whether self-propelled or not. It is a maintenance vehicle for railway infrastructure, classified under tariff item 8604.00.90 as 'Other'.