Freight Car Axle Journal
The journal is the precisely machined cylindrical section of a railway axle where the wheel or bearing mounts and rotates. As a dedicated part of the axle, it is classified under tariff item 8607.19.30.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the journal is part of a bogie assembly rather than a standalone axle part
Parts of bogies are classified under a different sibling item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Describe the journal as a machined part of an axle, not as a separate bearing component
• Ensure the journal is not considered a part of general use under Section Note 2
• Provide technical specifications to the CBSA if classification is questioned
Related Products under Tariff item 8607.19.30
Boxcar Axle Wear Plate
A hardened steel wear plate mounted on freight boxcar axles to resist friction at bearing interfaces. It is a part of axles, not a complete axle or wheel, and is classified under tariff item 8607.19.30 as a part of axles or wheels.
Freight Axle Keyway Insert
A hardened insert fitted into an axle keyway to prevent wheel slippage under heavy freight loads. This component is dedicated to the axle and functions as a part of the axle, falling under tariff item 8607.19.30.
Freight Car Wheel Hub
A machined steel hub connecting a freight car wheel to its axle, with precision bearing seats. As a component of a wheel, it is classified as a part of axles or wheels under this tariff item.
Heavy Haul Axle Press-Fit Sleeve
An interference-fit sleeve reinforcing heavy haul locomotive axles against fatigue cracking. This sleeve is specifically designed as a part of the axle, falling under tariff item 8607.19.30.
High-Speed Rail Axle End Plug
A machined steel plug inserted at the axle end to secure bearings and seal against environmental factors in high-speed trains. This is a dedicated part of the axle, classified under tariff item 8607.19.30.
High-Speed Rail Wheel Disc
A forged steel disc for a high-speed passenger train wheel, optimized for aerodynamic performance. It is a part of a wheel, not a finished wheel, and falls under the tariff item for parts of axles or wheels.