Union Pacific Bathtub Gondola from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• 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