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HTS 9813.00.40Locomotives 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

What that translates to:Foreign railroad equipment for U.S. emergencies (temporary import)

Also written 98130040. Rates as CBP is collecting them today. Updated Oct 1, 2026.

Foreign railroad equipment for U.S. emergencies (temporary… (HTS 9813.00.40) from China, as of Oct 1, 2026: this is a special provision (chapter 98); ask a licensed customs broker how duties apply.

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Rate in the schedule: Free, under bond, as prescribed in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter
This is a special provision (chapter 98). Whether extra tariffs apply depends on the provision; ask a licensed customs broker.
Sources: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026).

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Official description

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

Legal text from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026), chapter 98: Special classification provisions.

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Questions about HTS 9813.00.40

What is the duty rate for HTS 9813.00.40?

The regular (column 1 general) rate printed in the tariff schedule is Free, under bond, as prescribed in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter. Additional tariffs depend on the country of origin; choose one above to see its full rate.

Is HTS 9813.00.40 subject to Section 301 tariffs?

No Section 301 tariff applies to HTS 9813.00.40 as of Oct 1, 2026, from any country of origin.

Is HTS 9813.00.40 subject to Section 232 tariffs?

No Section 232 tariff applies to HTS 9813.00.40 as of Oct 1, 2026, from any country of origin.

HTSLookup shows the duties CBP collects on this code by country of origin. Antidumping or countervailing duties may also apply to some exporters; they're set per company and aren't shown.