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Returned US Railway Tank Car from Germany

US-manufactured DOT-111 tank car for hazardous materials transport, temporarily exported and returned within 3 years without recertification or repairs. Classifies under HTS 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

Verify tank car remains in test date; provide original US manufacturing plate data; ensure no foreign pressure testing performed