Centerbeam Flat Car

A specialized flat railway freight car with a central vertical beam for securing bundled lumber or plywood during transport. Ideal for forestry products. Under HTS 8606.99.01 as other non-self-propelled freight cars.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14%+35.0%49%
🇲🇽Mexico14%+10.0%24%
🇨🇦Canada14%+10.0%24%
🇩🇪Germany14%+10.0%24%
🇯🇵Japan14%+10.0%24%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8607.99Lower: 13.1% vs 49%

If as replacement decks or beams only

Individual parts like beams fall under general parts heading 8607.99.

4418Lower: 13.2% vs 49%

If primarily a wooden deck structure

Wooden builders' joinery might apply if not complete rail vehicle.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify beam dimensions and securement features in import docs for accurate classification

• Certify wood treatment if applicable to meet ISPM 15 standards

• Watch for reclassification if bulk-loaded without centerbeam structure

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A fully enclosed railway freight car designed for transporting palletized goods, machinery, and other protected cargo. It features double doors for easy loading and unloading and is constructed primarily of steel. Classified under HTS 8606.99.01 as a non-self-propelled freight car, other than tank or insulated types.

Covered Hopper Car for Grain

A railway freight car with a curved steel body and multiple hatches for loading and unloading bulk dry commodities like grain, coal, or minerals. It protects contents from weather during transit. Falls under HTS 8606.99.01 as other non-self-propelled freight cars.

Flatbed Gondola Car

An open-top railway freight car with low side walls for carrying heavy loads like steel coils, lumber, or construction materials. Its flatbed design allows for oversized cargo. Classified in HTS 8606.99.01 for other railway freight cars.

Bulkhead Flat Car

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.

Double-Stack Well Car

An articulated railway freight car with depressed wells for stacking two intermodal containers high, used in long-haul container transport. Maximizes capacity on rail. Classified as other under HTS 8606.99.01.

Skeleton Spine Car

A lightweight railway freight car with a central spine and minimal cross-members for transporting trailers or semi-trailers. Optimized for truck-to-rail intermodal. HTS 8606.99.01 for other freight cars.