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US Hopper Car Returned After Export from China

US-built Trinity Industries covered hopper car for grain transport, leased internationally and returned within 3-year window without lining replacement or repairs. Falls under 9801.00.10.59 for Chapter 86 returned US railway vehicles.

Duty Rate — China → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document interior condition unchanged; provide AAR interchange rules compliance; avoid hopper gate modifications