8603.10.00.00
Powered from an external source of electricity
General Rate
5%
MFN / Column 1 General
Special Rate
Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
FTA / Preferential
Column 2 Rate
35%
Non-MFN countries
About HTS 8603.10.00.00
HTS code 8603.10.00.00 classifies imports of: Powered from an external source of electricity. This line sits within Chapter 86 (Rail locomotives powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators (batteries):), Section XVII (Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels), and is catalogued as a tariff line in the USITC 2026 Basic Edition. Duty is calculated against units of quantity: No.. Getting the classification right is the single most important step in import compliance — a wrong code can mean overpayment of duty, shipment delays, or penalties at the border.
The general (MFN / Column 1 General) rate for HTS 8603.10.00.00 is 5%, which applies to most trading partners of the United States. A special preferential rate of "Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)" may reduce or eliminate duty when goods qualify under a free trade agreement such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or one of the bilateral FTAs. The Column 2 rate of 35% applies to imports from non-MFN countries such as Cuba and North Korea — a much higher historical "full" tariff.
Footnotes: [{"columns": ["general"], "value": "See 9903.88.01.", "type": "endnote"}]. Beyond the published rate, importers should check for Section 201 safeguards, Section 301 China tariffs, and any active AD/CVD orders that can materially change the real landed cost. Always verify the classification with a licensed customs broker before committing to a supply contract — this page is a research tool, not a customs ruling.
Duty Rate Summary — HTS 8603.10.00.00
| Rate Column | Value | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| General (Column 1) | 5% | Most-favored-nation (MFN) trading partners — the default rate for most US imports. |
| Special | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | Preferential rates under FTAs (USMCA, CAFTA-DR, GSP, etc.) when origin qualifies. |
| Column 2 | 35% | Statutory non-MFN rate for goods from countries without normal trade relations (Cuba, North Korea). |
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. See methodology for refresh cadence.
Details
- Units of Quantity
- No.
- Classification
- Tariff Line
- Footnotes
- [{"columns": ["general"], "value": "See 9903.88.01.", "type": "endnote"}]
Related Items in Chapter 86
Powered from an external source of electricity
Powered by electric accumulators (batteries)
Diesel-electric locomotives
Other
Other
Railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles, whether or not self-propelled (for example, workshops, cranes, ballast tampers, trackliners, testing coaches and track inspection vehicles)
Railway or tramway passenger coaches, not self- propelled; luggage vans, post office coaches and other special purpose railway or tramway coaches, not self- propelled (excluding those of heading 8604)
Tank cars and the like
Self-discharging cars, other than those of subheading 8606.10
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Understanding This Tariff
HTS 8603.10.00.00 classifies under Chapter 86 (Rail locomotives powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators (batteries):), Section XVII (Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels). The general duty rate of 5% applies to imports from most-favored-nation (MFN) countries, which includes the majority of US trading partners. Preferential rates under free trade agreements (such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or bilateral FTAs) may reduce or eliminate duty for qualifying imports from partner countries.
Importers should verify the correct HTS classification with a licensed customs broker or US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before importing. Misclassification can result in penalties, delays, and additional duties.
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Data Sources
Tariff data from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition.
Duty rates are subject to change. Importers should verify current rates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before making import decisions. Additional duties, anti-dumping duties, or countervailing duties may apply.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.