HTS Code · Chapter 86 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

8606.99.01Railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled

Also written 86069901

HTS Code 8606.99.01 covers any article best defined as Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels and Associated Transport EquipmentRailway or tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kindsRailway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled:Other:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 2 sub-classifications.

From China, the total duty on 8606.99.01 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 49% to 51.5%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 8606.99.01

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026

Country of origin

China

Total duty: 51.5%; $5,150.00 on this shipment
Fees: 0.47%; MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees: 51.97%; Payable to CBP
Landed cost: $15,197.14; On $10,000.00 customs value

Base duty14%
Section 301 – China25%
Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.02 Section 301 China: List 29903.05.31 Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 8606.99.01

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty: 14%
Special Rate of Duty: Free; AAUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
Column 2 (Non-NTR): 45%

Total duty by countryAll 20 →

China51.5%
Mexico24%
Canada24%
Vietnam26.5%
Germany14%

Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 8606.99.01 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled (HTS 8606.99.01) from China pay 51.5% in duties: the 14% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 14%, from Germany, Japan and 6 more.

Total duty from China

51.5%

Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs

Lowest total duty

14%

From Germany, Japan and 6 more

Countries with additional tariffs

12 of 20

Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties

Country of origin	Base rate	Additional tariffs	Total duty
China	14%	Section 301 – China25%9903.88.02 Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.31	51.5%
Mexico	14%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.55	24%0% with USMCA
Canada	14%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.29	24%0% with USMCA
Vietnam	14%	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.84	26.5%
Germany	14%	None	14%
Japan	14%	None	14%
South Korea	14%	None	14%12.5% with US-Korea FTA
Taiwan	14%	None	14%
India	14%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.44	24%
Ireland	14%	None	14%
Italy	14%	None	14%
Switzerland	14%	None	14%
Thailand	14%	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.77	26.5%
Malaysia	14%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.54	24%
United Kingdom	14%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.81	24%
France	14%	None	14%
Indonesia	14%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.45	24%
Brazil	14%	Section 301 – Brazil25%9903.05.01 Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.27	51.5%
Bangladesh	14%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.26	24%
Cambodia	14%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.28	24%

Duty from each country, in words

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled (HTS 8606.99.01) from China pay 51.5% in duties: the 14% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled (HTS 8606.99.01) from Mexico pay 24% in duties: the 14% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled (HTS 8606.99.01) from Canada pay 24% in duties: the 14% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled (HTS 8606.99.01) from Vietnam pay 26.5% in duties: the 14% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled (HTS 8606.99.01) from Germany pay the 14% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled (HTS 8606.99.01) from Japan pay the 14% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled (HTS 8606.99.01) from South Korea pay the 14% base rate, with no additional tariffs. With US-Korea FTA, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled (HTS 8606.99.01) from Taiwan pay the 14% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled (HTS 8606.99.01) from India pay 24% in duties: the 14% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled (HTS 8606.99.01) from Ireland pay the 14% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled (HTS 8606.99.01) from Italy pay the 14% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled (HTS 8606.99.01) from Switzerland pay the 14% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled (HTS 8606.99.01) from Thailand pay 26.5% in duties: the 14% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled (HTS 8606.99.01) from Malaysia pay 24% in duties: the 14% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled (HTS 8606.99.01) from United Kingdom pay 24% in duties: the 14% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled (HTS 8606.99.01) from France pay the 14% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled (HTS 8606.99.01) from Indonesia pay 24% in duties: the 14% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled (HTS 8606.99.01) from Brazil pay 51.5% in duties: the 14% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled (HTS 8606.99.01) from Bangladesh pay 24% in duties: the 14% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled (HTS 8606.99.01) from Cambodia pay 24% in duties: the 14% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8606.99.01 From

In 2025 the US imported $8M of railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled (HTS 8606.99.01 and related codes), down 51% on 2024, mostly from Canada (46%), Italy (30%) and Thailand (19%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of origin	US imports, 2025	Share	vs 2024	Total duty today
Canada	$4M	46%	76%	24%0% with USMCA
Italy	$3M	30%	New	14%
Thailand	$2M	19%	66%	26.5%
Mexico	$248K	3%	351%	24%0% with USMCA
Germany	$197K	2%	New	14%
Austria	$22K	0%	New	14%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports (8-digit group, as Census has no figures for this exact line). Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Legal notes

Relevant HTS Notes

Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 8606.99.01.

Chapter 86 Notes (includes Section 17 Notes)Railway or tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds

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What does HTS code 8606.99.01 cover?

HTS code 8606.99.01 covers railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled (Other), classified under Chapter 86 (Railway or tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 14%. There are 2 more specific sub-classifications under this code.

What is the duty rate for HTS 8606.99.01?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8606.99.01 is 14%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 45%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled (HTS 8606.99.01) from China?

What is the US tariff on railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled (HTS 8606.99.01) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled (HTS 8606.99.01) from Vietnam pay 26.5% in duties: the 14% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled (HTS 8606.99.01) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled (HTS 8606.99.01) from Mexico pay 24% in duties: the 14% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8606.99.01?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8606.99.01 is 14%, from Germany, Japan and 6 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.

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