DOT-111 Tank Car
The DOT-111 tank car is a standard non-pressurized rail tank car used for transporting hazardous materials like ethanol, crude oil, and chemicals in the North American rail network. It falls under HTS 8606.10.00.00 as a railway freight car designed specifically for liquid bulk cargo, not self-propelled.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as truck assembly without tank shell
Separate chassis or truck assemblies for tank cars are classified under heading 8607 as parts of railway vehicles.
If imported as bare tank reservoir without rail fittings
Unmounted tanks or reservoirs of iron/steel not adapted for rail use fall under Chapter 73 for reservoirs and tanks.
If equipped with insulated walls for temperature control
Insulated or refrigerated freight cars have separate subheadings within 8606.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify compliance with DOT and AAR specifications, including pressure testing certifications for hazardous material transport
• Provide detailed documentation on tank lining materials and valve configurations to customs for accurate classification
• Avoid misclassification as parts by importing fully assembled units with underframes and running gear
Related Products under HTS 8606.10.00.00
Biodiesel Tank Car
Tank car for B100 biodiesel with heated coils and filtration systems to prevent gelling in cold weather. Falls under HTS 8606.10.00.00 as a biofuel tank car for rail transport.
Pressure Tank Car for LPG
A pressurized tank car designed for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) transport, featuring reinforced steel construction and safety valves compliant with DOT 105 standards. Classified under HTS 8606.10.00.00 as a specialized tank car for compressed gases in rail freight service.
Chemical Tank Car with Lining
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.
Asphalt Tank Car
Heated tank car for asphalt and bitumen transport, equipped with steam coils or electric heating systems for maintaining fluidity. Classified in HTS 8606.10.00.00 as a tank car for viscous petroleum products in rail service.
Ethanol Tank Car
Single-compartment tank car for denatured ethanol transport, featuring bottom outlet valves and pressure relief devices per DOT regulations. Under HTS 8606.10.00.00 as a standard tank car for flammable liquid freight.
Cryogenic Tank Car for LNG
Double-walled vacuum-insulated tank car for liquefied natural gas (LNG) at -260°F, compliant with DOT 113 standards. Falls under HTS 8606.10.00.00 as a specialized low-temperature tank car for rail freight.