Siemens Charger Passenger Locomotive from Mexico
The Siemens Charger is a diesel-electric locomotive designed for Amtrak's long-distance passenger services, featuring a Cummins QSK95 engine. It qualifies under HTS 8602.10.00.00 as a diesel-electric unit with electric transmission for passenger railcars. Known for its aerodynamic design and Tier 4 emissions compliance.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide Amtrak or APTA specifications compliance certification for passenger service approval
• Include noise emission test results meeting FRA standards for urban passenger operations
• Ensure cab design meets crashworthiness requirements under 49 CFR Part 229