Electric Shunting Locomotive from Germany
Compact battery-powered locomotive used for maneuvering rail cars in yards and terminals, relying on onboard electric accumulators for propulsion. Classified under HTS 8601.20.00.00 due to its rail locomotive design powered solely by batteries, excluding external electrical sources. Ideal for emission-free operations in confined spaces.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include detailed battery recharge specs and rail gauge compatibility in invoices; comply with AAR interchange rules for US rail compatibility; check for dual-voltage systems that might trigger external power reclassification