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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document interior condition unchanged; provide AAR interchange rules compliance; avoid hopper gate modifications