Bulkhead Flat Car from Japan
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 — 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
• 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