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US Tramway Vehicle Returned

US-built light rail tram vehicle exported for urban transit demonstration abroad and returned in original condition within 3 years. Qualifies under 9801.00.10.59 as Chapter 86 tramway passenger vehicle that is US product returned after export.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8703.80.00Higher: 127.5% vs 12.5%

If classified as motor vehicle for public transport

Chapter 87 for road vehicles vs Chapter 86 for railway/tramway vehicles

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document demonstration lease agreement; conduct condition inspection upon return; file electronic export information for both export and reimport

Related Products under HTS 9801.00.10.59

US-Made Freight Locomotive Returned After Export

A General Electric ES44AC freight locomotive manufactured in the United States and exported for demonstration or testing abroad, now returned within 3 years without any manufacturing alterations. This falls under HTS 9801.00.10.59 as a product of the US when returned after export, specifically provided for in Chapter 86 (railway vehicles), meeting the criteria of no advancement in value or improvement in condition.

US-Produced Passenger Rail Car Returned

A Bombardier BiLevel commuter rail car built in the US and temporarily exported for rail network testing, returned unchanged within 3 years. Classified under 9801.00.10.59 as US products returned after export provided for in Chapter 86 (railway or tramway passenger coaches).

Returned US Subway Train Car

US-manufactured Kawasaki Heavy Industries subway car exported for foreign transit system evaluation and returned within 3 years in original condition. Qualifies under HTS 9801.00.10.59 for Chapter 86 railway vehicles that are US products returned after export without advancement.

US Freight Boxcar Returned After Export

Standard 50-foot AAR steel boxcar manufactured in the US and leased internationally, returned within 3-year window without repairs or improvements. Falls under 9801.00.10.59 as Chapter 86 railway goods returned after export in same condition.

Returned US High-Speed Train Set

Siemens ACS-64 high-speed electric locomotive set produced in US facilities, exported for European rail certification testing, returned unmodified within 3 years. Covered by HTS 9801.00.10.59 for Chapter 86 returned US railway products.

Returned US Railway Tank Car

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.