Caterpillar Diesel-Electric Switcher from Japan
Caterpillar's diesel-electric switcher locomotives feature compact design for yard operations with 1,000-2,000 HP engines. Under HTS 8602.10.00.00 as diesel-electric locomotives despite smaller size. Ideal for industrial sidings and short-line railroads.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Comply with OSHA clearance requirements for industrial plant operations
• Include remote control operation certification if equipped
• Document low-emission engine packages for railyard air quality permits