Bulkhead Flat Car from Germany
Railway freight car with tall end walls (bulkheads) and a flat deck for transporting pipe, steel beams, or vehicles securely against shifting. Prevents load movement in transit. HTS 8606.99.01 covers this other freight car type.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide engineering specs for bulkhead strength to satisfy safety compliance
• Include tie-down point counts in documentation
• Avoid declaring as 'flat car parts' to stay in complete vehicle heading