Skeleton Spine Car from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include trailer securement system details in customs entry
• Verify axle load ratings for U.S. rail network compatibility
• Distinguish from trailer chassis to avoid 8716 classification