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Union Pacific Bathtub Gondola

A bathtub-style open gondola freight car used by Union Pacific, featuring non-removable curved sides over 60 cm high for heavy-haul commodities such as scrap metal and steel coils. Classified under HTS 8606.92.00.00 due to its open design and fixed high sides on railway freight cars.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14%+35.0%49%
🇲🇽Mexico14%+10.0%24%
🇨🇦Canada14%+10.0%24%
🇩🇪Germany14%+10.0%24%
🇯🇵Japan14%+10.0%24%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8606.30.00.00Same rate: 49%

If self-discharging via bottom gates

Hopper cars with self-unloading features shift to 8606.30, differing from standard gondolas.

8608.00.00.00Lower: 38.8% vs 49%

If imported as assembled track component

Per Chapter Note, assembled track excludes complete freight cars; use 8608 for rail infrastructure.

8607.19Lower: 12.6% vs 49%

If for parts like buffers or couplings only

Individual rolling stock parts like brake gear are in 8607, not assembled cars.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain railcar lease agreements or ownership docs; customs often requires proof it's not leased equipment

Label with exact load capacity and commodity type to meet DOT rail safety regs during import