TrinityRail Coal Gondola Car from China
TrinityRail's open-top coal gondola with fixed steel sides taller than 60 cm, optimized for unit train coal transport with reinforced structure for high-volume loads. It qualifies for HTS 8606.92.00.00 as an open railway freight car with non-removable high sides.
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
• Provide FRA (Federal Railroad Administration) safety certifications and load test reports for clearance
• Use ISRT (International Standard for Rail Transport) codes on manifests to streamline customs processing
• Avoid pitfalls by distinguishing from covered hoppers—emphasize open top in entry docs