Steel Flatbed Railcar from Canada
A non-self-propelled freight car designed for transporting heavy machinery and construction equipment on standard gauge railways. It features a flat deck with tie-down points and lacks side walls or roof, classifying under HTS 8606.99.0160 as other railway freight cars not self-propelled.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
24%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify compliance with AAR (Association of American Railroads) standards for interchangeability on US rail networks
• Provide detailed engineering drawings and material certifications to customs for accurate classification as a freight car
• Avoid common pitfalls like classifying as truck frames (7326) by emphasizing railway-specific running gear