Covered Hopper Railcar for Grain from China
A specialized non-self-propelled freight car with a covered hopper body for bulk grain transport, featuring multiple hatches for loading/unloading. Falls under HTS 8606.99.0160 as other railway freight cars, distinct from self-propelled locomotives.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49%
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
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA compliance documentation if used for food-grade commodities like grain to meet import safety standards
• Include load capacity specs and tare weight certificates to confirm classification as complete freight car
• Watch for pitfalls in partial assemblies being shifted to 8607; ensure bogies and couplers are fully installed