Heavy-Duty 70-Foot Flatcar from Japan
A reinforced 70-foot flatcar featuring a low-profile flat deck on the underframe, ideal for hauling heavy construction equipment or wind turbine blades, with no roof, sides, or ends. Classified under HTS 8606.99.0130 due to its open flat floor design for railway freight.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document load capacity (e.g
• 250,000+ lbs) and axle specifications to confirm heavy-duty freight car status during customs review
• Use ISF filings early for rail equipment due to size; common pitfall is incomplete bill of lading details leading to delays
• Label with exact model and serial numbers matching manufacturer specs to prevent reclassification as parts