HTSUS, United States

8603.90.00.00

Other

Classification path

  1. Self-propelled railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks, other than those of heading 8604
  2. Other

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
5%
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
35%
Unit of quantity
No.

Trade agreement rates

FreeGSP (lapsed since Dec 31, 2020), U.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, AGOA (authorized through Dec 31, 2026), E, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA

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 8603

Products 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.

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