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 Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 14% | +37.5% | 51.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 14% | +10.0% | 24% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 14% | +10.0% | 24% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 14% | — | 14% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 14% | — | 14% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If undercarriages or wheel sets only
Heading 8607 covers running gear explicitly listed in chapter notes.
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
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Covered Hopper Railcar for Grain
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Steel Flatbed Railcar
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Coal Porter Hopper Car
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Refrigerated Boxcar Reefer
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Flatcar with Chain Tie-Downs
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