GE Dash 9-44CW Heavy Haul Locomotive from China
The GE Dash 9-44CW is a wide-cab diesel-electric locomotive with 4,400 HP, designed for heavy coal and intermodal freight. Falls under HTS 8602.10.00.00 as a standard diesel-electric freight hauler with electronic fuel injection. Features advanced wide-nose design for crew safety.
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
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Include wheel profile specifications compliant with AAR (Association of American Railroads) standards
• Document dynamic brake grid resistance ratings for high-altitude operations
• Ensure event recorder data storage meets NTSB requirements