Alstom Prima Electric Freight Locomotive from Germany
Alstom's Prima series electric locomotives are built for heavy freight with high power output and energy efficiency. Falls under HTS 8602.90.00.00 as other rail locomotives, covering modern electric designs for global markets. Features IGBT-based traction for superior performance.
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
• Certify low-emission compliance under EPA Tier 4 if diesel backup present; provide axle load data for track approval; avoid misdeclaration by including full BoP (Bill of Particulars)