Chemical Tank Car with Lining from China
Stainless steel tank car with rubber or epoxy lining for transporting corrosive chemicals like sulfuric acid or sodium hydroxide. Falls under HTS 8606.10.00.00 as a railway tank car engineered for hazardous liquid freight.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Document lining material specifications (e.g
• rubber grade) and compatibility certificates for chemical cargo
• Conduct pre-shipment inspection for lining integrity to avoid import delays or rejections
• Classify as complete car, not components, by including all valves, manways, and rail fittings