Railway Crane Vehicle from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
27.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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