Gunderson MAX Gon Freight Car from China
The Gunderson MAX Gon is an open-top railway gondola freight car with non-removable steel sides exceeding 60 cm in height, designed for transporting bulk commodities like coal, ore, and aggregates. It falls under HTS 8606.92.00.00 as a non-self-propelled railway freight car that is open with fixed high sides for secure hauling of loose materials.
Duty Rate — China → United States
51.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Verify AAR (Association of American Railroads) plate C compliance and provide detailed engineering specs for customs valuation
• Include certificates of origin and rail gauge compatibility documentation to avoid delays at ports