Gondola Railcar Open Top from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• 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