Articulated Double-Flatcar Set from Canada
An articulated pair of 140-foot equivalent flatcars connected with a shared truck, each with flat decks on underframes, no roof, sides, or ends, for efficient transport of large transformers. Falls under HTS 8606.99.0130 for open flat floor freight cars.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Declare as a single unit with articulation specs; splitting declarations can lead to higher duties or penalties
• Include coupler and hitch certifications to prove non-self-propelled freight car status
• Watch for overweight surcharges at ports; pre-clear with rail operators for infrastructure limits