US Hopper Car Returned After Export from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document interior condition unchanged; provide AAR interchange rules compliance; avoid hopper gate modifications