Bombardier TRAXX Electric Locomotive from China
Bombardier TRAXX locomotives are multi-system electric units powered from external catenary at 15-25kV, optimized for cross-border freight in Europe. This HTS 8601.10.00.00 classification applies to their external electricity-powered design, distinguishing from diesel-electric models.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Submit pantograph and current collector specs to prove external power reliance, avoiding battery subheading
• Comply with US FRA crashworthiness standards; retrofit costs can be high if not pre-certified
• Avoid delays by declaring exact power ratings (MW) and regenerative braking features in commercial invoice