Bombardier FLEXITY Swift Electric Tram Coach

The Bombardier FLEXITY Swift is a low-floor electric tram coach self-propelled via external power supply from overhead lines, ideal for city transit. Falls under HTS 8603.10.00.00 as a powered-from-external-electricity tramway coach.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	5%	+35.0%	40%
🇲🇽Mexico	5%	+10.0%	15%
🇨🇦Canada	5%	+10.0%	15%
🇩🇪Germany	5%	+10.0%	15%
🇯🇵Japan	5%	+10.0%	15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8606Lower: 24% vs 40%

If urban metro or light rail variants under specific weight limits

Chapter notes direct certain urban rolling stock to heading 8606.

8607.21Lower: 13.9% vs 40%

If imported as separate air brake gear components

Brake gear and related parts are specifically listed under heading 8607.

8603Same rate: 40%

If for hybrid models with primary battery power

Classification shifts if not primarily powered from external electricity.

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