Railroad Track Crowbar

A long-shafted crowbar with a tapered chisel end for aligning railroad ties and rails during track laying and maintenance. It qualifies for HTS 8205.59.3010 as a crowbar used in track work applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8205.59.55Higher: 40.3% vs 35%

If imported as part of a full track tool set

Sets of track tools including crowbars are classified under the track tools and wedges subheading.

8607.29Lower: 12.6% vs 35%

If dedicated parts for railroad maintenance cars

Tools integral to rail tracklaying vehicles are parts of those machines in Chapter 86.

8205.59.80.00Higher: 38.7% vs 35%

If other non-crowbar hand tools like sledges

If primarily a striking tool rather than prying, it falls under other hand tools NESOI.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify railroad end-use in invoices to justify crowbar classification over general hand tools

Report as individual pieces if in sets per statistical notes for accurate quantity declaration

Obtain origin certificates for steel to check preferential tariff treatments