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Railway Turntable

A large rotating platform used to turn locomotives and rolling stock around at railway depots. It falls under HTS 8608.00.00.00 as assembled track equipment for railways, explicitly listed in the chapter notes for heading 8608.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.8%+35.0%38.8%
🇲🇽Mexico3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇨🇦Canada3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇩🇪Germany3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇯🇵Japan3.8%+10.0%13.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

8430.50.50Lower: 35% vs 38.8%

If designed for cranes or hoists

Other moving, grading, leveling, scraping, excavating machinery falls under 8430 if not specifically for railway track.

8501.52Lower: 25% vs 38.8%

If primarily an electric motor without track integration

AC motors over 75kW are classified in 8501, not as railway-specific track fixtures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify compatibility with specific rail gauges and obtain railway authority approvals before import

• Include detailed technical specs and safety certifications in documentation to avoid customs delays