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Vinyl Chloride Tank Car from China

Pressurized tank car for vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), featuring double-layer insulation and emergency shutoff valves. Under HTS 8606.10.00.00 as a hazardous material tank car for rail service.

Duty Rate — China → United States

64%

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
9903.88.0225%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)
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

Submit VCM-specific pressure design and polymerization prevention system details

Include inhibitor dosing system specifications for cargo stability

Verify emergency valve actuation testing per DOT requirements