Tram Overhead Trolley Pole
A fiberglass-reinforced pole with a shoe for tramway overhead contact, collecting power for propulsion. It is a part of non self-propelled rolling stock, excluding electrical equipment. This product is classified under tariff item 8607.99.20 as other parts of railway rolling-stock.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 11% | — | 11% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pole is for a self-propelled tramway vehicle
This item covers parts of self-propelled rolling stock.
If the pole includes electrical conductors or insulators
Chapter note 1 excludes electrical signaling equipment, which falls under heading 85.30.
If the pole is a general fiberglass article not specific to railway use
Section note 2 excludes similar goods of plastics from Chapter 39.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the trolley pole as a mechanical part for power collection, not as an electrical component, to avoid Chapter 85
• The CBSA may require evidence that the pole is not a general fiberglass article, which would fall under Chapter 39
• Ensure the pole is identified as solely for tramway use to support the classification
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