TrinityRail Coal Gondola Car from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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