Question 1

What is HTS code 9813.00.40.00?

Accepted Answer

HTS 9813.00.40.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification 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. It belongs to Chapter 98 of the HTSUS.

Question 2

What is the general duty rate for HTS 9813.00.40.00?

Accepted Answer

The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 9813.00.40.00 is Free, under bond, as prescribed in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.

Question 3

Are there preferential or trade-program rates for HTS 9813.00.40.00?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Imports of HTS 9813.00.40.00 from countries party to a trade program (such as USMCA, KORUS, GSP, or the African Growth and Opportunity Act) may qualify for the special rate: Free (AU,BH, CL,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG). Eligibility depends on rules of origin and certification.

Question 4

Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 9813.00.40.00?

Accepted Answer

No active Chapter 99 tariff overlays (Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA reciprocal, etc.) currently flag HTS 9813.00.40.00 in Tandom's catalog. Use the calculator's date + origin inputs to confirm against any retroactive overlay you may be filing.

Question 5

Does HTS 9813.00.40.00 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?

Accepted Answer

No active AD/CVD orders currently flag HTS 9813.00.40.00 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; a flag will appear here within 24h of any new order's publication.

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What is HTS code 9813.00.40.00?

What is the general duty rate for HTS 9813.00.40.00?

Are there preferential or trade-program rates for HTS 9813.00.40.00?

Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 9813.00.40.00?

Does HTS 9813.00.40.00 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?

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