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CAF Civity Electric Regional Rail Van

CAF Civity is a self-propelled electric rail van for regional services, powered by external overhead electrification systems. Classified in HTS 8603.10.00.00 for externally powered self-propelled railway vans.

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.

8604.00.00.00Lower: 37.9% vs 40%

If high-speed regional service variants

Any self-propelled rail stock designed for >210 km/h goes to heading 8604.

8607.12.00.00Lower: 38.6% vs 40%

If as imported truck assemblies or underframes

Heading 8607 explicitly includes truck assemblies as parts.

8603Same rate: 40%

If battery-assisted or full battery electric models

Power source determination is key; internal storage changes subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit noise and emission test reports compliant with EU TSI standards

• Detail modular interior configurations to justify assembled coach status

• Check for anti-dumping duties on specific European rail manufacturers

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