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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of non-self-propelled railway and tramway freight cars (goods vans and wagons) (SITC 79182) totaled $401K in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Importers of Non-Self-Propelled Railway and Tramway Freight Cars (Goods Vans and Wagons) paid $77K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 24% on $322K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCovered and open freight wagons, tank cars, flatcars, and other non-self-propelled rolling stock designed to carry goods form the core of this heading, which is central to rail freight logistics worldwide. In the US context, imports of freight cars are relatively uncommon given domestic manufacturing capacity, but cross-border movements under lease arrangements — particularly with Canadian and Mexican carriers — do occur and require proper customs treatment. Classification turns on the vehicle being designed for goods transport and lacking its own propulsion system.
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Freight cars operating under standard rail interchange agreements typically move across the border without formal consumption entry, as they are considered to remain in the ownership of the foreign railroad and return after use. However, if a car is sold or leased to a US entity for domestic use, a formal import entry is required and duties apply. The specific arrangement should be reviewed with a customs broker to determine the correct entry type.
All non-self-propelled goods wagons — including tank cars, refrigerated cars, flatcars, and covered hoppers — fall within this heading regardless of their specialized design. The heading does not subdivide by cargo type at the SITC level, though the corresponding HTS subheadings may make finer distinctions that affect the applicable duty rate.
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