Aluminum Covered Boxcar from Germany
A fully enclosed freight car made primarily of aluminum with a rigid roof and sliding side doors, designed for transporting weather-sensitive goods like grain or packaged foods on railways. It falls under HTS 8606.91.00.00 as a covered and closed railway freight car, not self-propelled. The design protects cargo from rain, snow, and dust during transit.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify compliance with AAR (Association of American Railroads) standards for interchangeability and safety certifications
• Provide detailed engineering drawings and material composition certificates to customs for accurate classification
• Avoid misclassification as parts by ensuring the car is fully assembled and ready for rail service