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
24%
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
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