US Hopper Car Returned After Export from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, 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