Standard 60-Foot Boxcar from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
24%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify compliance with AAR (Association of American Railroads) standards and obtain certifications for structural integrity
• Include detailed blueprints and material composition in documentation to avoid reclassification as parts
• Check for railroad-specific markings to prevent customs holds due to safety regulation mismatches