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
HTS code 9813.00.40 covers locomotives and other railroad equipment temporarily brought into the U.S. for emergency use—like clearing obstructions or making repairs—or for non-international transportation. These items can be imported duty-free under bond, as detailed within Chapter 98, when the Secretary of the Treasury deems their temporary use necessary for an emergency.

Detailed information for HTS Code 9813.00.40
This provision falls within Chapter 98, which covers special classification provisions and temporary legislation related to imports and exports. Specifically, code 9813.00.40 covers locomotives and other railroad equipment temporarily brought into the United States for emergency use, such as clearing obstructions, fighting fires, or making repairs, or for non-international transportation when authorized by the Secretary of the Treasury. There are no subdivisions listed for this code, indicating a broad scope encompassing various types of railroad equipment meeting the specified emergency use criteria. Statistical suffixes are not indicated for this provision, so no additional reporting numbers are needed beyond the 9813.00.40 code.
| Chapter | Chapter 98 - Special classification provisions |
| Section | Section XXII - Special Classification Provisions; Temporary Legislation; Temporary Modifications Proclaimed pursuan |
Duty snapshot
Quick reference for the duty outcomes tied to this HTS line.
Free, under bond, as prescribed in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (AU,BH, CL,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for 9813.00.40 is free, meaning no duties are assessed if the conditions for temporary importation of railroad equipment for emergency use are met. Special rates are also free for specific countries including Australia, Bahrain, Chile, Israel, Jordan, Korea, Morocco, Oman, Peru, Panama, Philippines, Singapore, and others eligible for FTA or preference programs. There are no specified units or subdivisions for this code; duty applies to the entire classification as described in the title and official description. The applicability of these rates relies on fulfilling the requirements outlined in the U.S. notes and potentially demonstrating eligibility for preferential trade agreements.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): Free, under bond, as prescribed in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter
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