Railway Ballast Tamper from Japan
A self-propelled machine used to pack and consolidate ballast under railway tracks for stability. It falls under HTS 8604.00.00.00 as a specialized railway maintenance vehicle designed for track upkeep.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
27.9%
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
• Verify self-propelled status and include technical specs in documentation to confirm classification under 8604
• Obtain railway safety certifications; ensure compliance with FMCSA or equivalent standards for import