Covered Hopper Car for Grain from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Ensure hatches and outlets meet USDA grain handling standards with proper seals documentation
• Provide load capacity and commodity-specific certifications to confirm freight car classification
• Avoid pitfalls by labeling as complete vehicle, not bulk steel fabrication