Locomotive Battery Box
This battery box is a housing for 64V lead-acid batteries in locomotives, mounted on the underframe. It is a structural part of the locomotive, not an electrical article, and is specifically designed for locomotive use. It falls under heading 86.07 as a part of locomotives.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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If the battery box is designed for rolling-stock rather than locomotives
Parts for rolling-stock are classified under the other parts subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the battery box separately from the batteries themselves, which fall under Chapter 85
• Provide documentation showing the box is designed to fit locomotive underframes
• Check if the box is made of base metal, which may affect duty rates under Section XV
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