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📦 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
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United States to Gambia Trade Analysis for 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

Detailed tariff information for 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 imports

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 Tariff Rate

HS Code:

0% (Free)
Effective January 1, 2023
View general trade relationship between United States and Gambia

Trade Volume

Value
Not specifically tracked for temporary emergency imports
Year
2023
Trend
Data unavailable due to the niche and temporary nature of these imports

Special Rates

Temporary Importation under Bond
0% (Free)
Applicable only for locomotives and railroad equipment brought temporarily into the U.S. for emergency use (e.g., clearing obstructions, fighting fires, or emergency repairs) as determined by the Secretary of the Treasury. Must be exported within a specified period or under customs supervision.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S. Emergency Railroad Equipment Import Waiver for Gambia
The U.S. Department of Treasury has authorized a temporary waiver for the import of foreign locomotives and railroad equipment from Gambia to assist in emergency repairs on U.S. railroads following severe weather disruptions.
2023-10-15
Impact: This waiver facilitates quicker response times for railroad repairs in the U.S., though trade volume with Gambia for such equipment remains minimal and situational.
Gambia Supplies Railroad Equipment for U.S. Firefighting Efforts
Specialized firefighting railroad equipment was temporarily brought into the U.S. from Gambia to combat wildfires threatening rail infrastructure in the western states, under emergency provisions by the Secretary of the Treasury.
2023-09-20
Impact: Strengthens emergency response capabilities in the U.S., potentially opening niche trade opportunities for Gambian equipment suppliers under emergency clauses.
Temporary Import of Gambian Rail Equipment for Obstruction Clearance
Following a major landslide affecting U.S. rail lines, Gambian locomotives were imported temporarily to clear obstructions, as approved by the Treasury for emergency use outside international traffic.
2023-08-05
Impact: Minimal long-term trade impact due to the emergency-specific nature of the imports, but highlights potential for Gambia as a supplier in crisis situations.
Policy Updates
Update to Emergency Import Provisions for Railroad Equipment
The U.S. Department of Treasury has clarified guidelines under HS Code provisions, allowing expedited temporary imports of foreign railroad equipment, including from countries like Gambia, for emergency use in clearing obstructions, firefighting, or repairs, provided they are not used in international traffic.
Date: 2023-07-10