Railway Crane Vehicle from Germany
A rail-mounted crane for lifting heavy materials during track repairs, whether self-propelled or not. It qualifies under HTS 8604.00.00.00 as a railway maintenance crane.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Include load capacity and rail gauge specs in invoices for proper 8604 classification
• Secure DOT approvals for oversized transport during import
• Avoid classifying as general crane (8426) by emphasizing rail-running gear