Hitachi AT300 Electric Trainset Coach from Japan
Hitachi's AT300 series features self-propelled electric coaches powered from external 25kV AC overhead lines for intercity travel. Meets criteria for HTS 8603.10.00.00 as non-high-speed externally powered railway coaches.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
30%
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 interoperability declarations for cross-border rail networks
• Document maximum operating speed below 210 km/h to avoid 8604 reclassification
• Ensure proper labeling of electrical safety standards like IEC 60850