Commuter Railway Baggage Van from Japan
Non-self-propelled baggage van for urban commuter rail lines, with oversized doors and tie-downs for bicycles and luggage. Classified in HTS 8605.00.00.00 as a special purpose coach for passenger trains. Common in metro and light rail systems.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
39%
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
• Label clearly as 'passenger service baggage van' to distinguish from freight under 8606
• Include gauge specifications (e.g
• standard vs narrow) in manifests for proper valuation
• Prepare for rail gauge compatibility inspections at port of entry