GE Dash 9-44CW Heavy Haul Locomotive from Japan
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 — 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 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 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