Question 1

What is the duty rate for locomotives and other railroad equipment brought temporarily into the united states for use in clearing obstructions, fighting fires or making emergency repairs on railroads within the united states, or for use in transportation otherwise than in international traffic when the secretary of the treasury finds that the temporary use of foreign railroad equipment is necessary to meet an emergency?

Accepted Answer

The general duty rate for HTS code 9813.00.40 (Locomotives and other railroad equipment brought temporarily into the United States for use in clearing obstructions, fighting fires or making emergency repairs on railroads within the United States, or for use in transportation otherwise than in international traffic when the Secretary of the Treasury finds that the temporary use of foreign railroad equipment is necessary to meet an emergency) is Free, under bond, as prescribed in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter. Additional tariffs may apply depending on the country of origin, including Section 301, reciprocal, and Section 232 tariffs.

Question 2

What is HS code 9813.00.40?

Accepted Answer

HS code 9813.00.40 classifies "Locomotives and other railroad equipment brought temporarily into the United States for use in clearing obstructions, fighting fires or making emergency repairs on railroads within the United States, or for use in transportation otherwise than in international traffic when the Secretary of the Treasury finds that the temporary use of foreign railroad equipment is necessary to meet an emergency" under Chapter 98 (Special Classification Provisions). This code is used for U.S. customs classification and duty assessment.

Question 3

Does locomotives and other railroad equipment brought temporarily into the united states for use in clearing obstructions, fighting fires or making emergency repairs on railroads within the united states, or for use in transportation otherwise than in international traffic when the secretary of the treasury finds that the temporary use of foreign railroad equipment is necessary to meet an emergency have Section 301 tariffs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, locomotives and other railroad equipment brought temporarily into the united states for use in clearing obstructions, fighting fires or making emergency repairs on railroads within the united states, or for use in transportation otherwise than in international traffic when the secretary of the treasury finds that the temporary use of foreign railroad equipment is necessary to meet an emergency (HS 9813.00.40) is subject to Section 301 tariffs of 25% when imported from China.

9813.00.40

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