Gondola Railcar Open Top

Open-top non-self-propelled freight car with high side walls for aggregates like coal or ore. Classifies under HTS 8606.99.0160 for other railway freight cars.

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.

8607Lower: 13.1% vs 49%

If undercarriages or wheel sets only

Heading 8607 covers running gear explicitly listed in chapter notes.

8474.90.00Lower: 35% vs 49%

If industrial bulk handling equipment

Non-railway hoppers or gondola-like machinery shift to Chapter 84.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include drop-bottom or side-dump mechanism details if equipped for unloading verification

• Provide proof of compliance with FRA (Federal Railroad Administration) load limits

• Avoid classifying as 7309 tanks if walls are for bulk solids, not liquids