Boxcar with Plug Doors

Enclosed non-self-propelled freight car with sliding plug doors for secure transport of palletized goods and consumer products. Classified under HTS 8606.99.0160 for other railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled.

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.

8607.19.03Lower: 35.4% vs 49%

If brake gear or coupling systems imported separately

Specific parts like brake gear fall under 8607 per chapter notes, not assembled cars.

9406Lower: 12.9% vs 49%

If prefabricated buildings if used for stationary storage

End-use shift to non-railway purpose moves it out of Chapter 86 to Chapter 94.

8708.29Lower: 27.5% vs 49%

If similar van bodies for truck trailers

Highway transport bodies classify in Chapter 87, differentiated by rail gauge compatibility.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit structural integrity reports certified by railway authorities to validate as complete freight car

• Label with clear markings for gross weight and commodity type to aid customs inspection