8603.10.00.00
Powered from an external source of electricity
Classification path
- Self-propelled railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks, other than those of heading 8604
- Powered from an external source of electricity
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- 5%
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- 35%
- Unit of quantity
- No.
Trade agreement rates
Related lines in heading 8603
About heading 8603
Self-propelled railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks, other than those of heading 8604
Heading 8603 covers self-propelled railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks. It does not cover rail locomotives, non-self-propelled freight cars, maintenance vehicles of heading 8604, or parts. The heading has two declarable lines: 8603.10.00.00 for vehicles powered from an external source of electricity and 8603.90.00.00 for other self-propelled vehicles.
Full guide to heading 8603Products in this heading
- Electric passenger rail coach powered by overhead wire or third rail
- Electric tramcar or streetcar
- Electric light rail vehicle
- Diesel self-propelled passenger railcar
- Battery-powered self-propelled railcar
- Self-propelled railway baggage van
- Self-propelled railway freight truck
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for an electric passenger railcar powered by overhead wire?
Use 8603.10.00.00 for self-propelled railway or tramway coaches powered from an external source of electricity; the general (MFN) rate is 5%.
What is the duty on a diesel self-propelled railcar?
Diesel and other non-external-electric self-propelled coaches, vans and trucks fall under 8603.90.00.00; the general (MFN) rate is 5%.
How do I classify a self-propelled tramcar?
If the tramcar draws power from an external electricity source, classify it in 8603.10.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 5%. If it uses another power source, classify it in 8603.90.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 5%.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 22, 2026.