Steel Passenger Car Underframe
A welded steel underframe for railway passenger cars, providing structural support for the car body and bogies. It is an underframe, explicitly listed in Chapter Note 2(b), and is suitable solely for railway use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the underframe is for non self-propelled rolling stock
The sibling item covers parts for non self-propelled vehicles.
Not sure which classification is right?
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
• Ensure the underframe is not a complete vehicle body (which would be classified elsewhere)
• Provide engineering drawings showing its structural role
• Confirm the passenger car is self-propelled (8605)
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