Refrigerated Covered Reefer Car from China
An insulated, closed railway freight car with mechanical refrigeration units for transporting perishable goods like produce or meat. It qualifies for HTS 8606.91.00.00 as a covered and closed freight car, with the enclosure maintaining temperature control. The rigid roof and doors ensure full protection.
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
• Obtain FDA prior notice and temperature monitoring system certifications for food transport
• Label energy efficiency ratings for refrigeration units to meet import energy standards
• Inspect for insulation material compliance to avoid reclassification as non-covered