Shunt Buffer with Rubber Pads
A shunt buffer with integrated rubber pads that protects the ends of freight locomotives during switching maneuvers, absorbing low-speed impacts. It is a buffer part, and this tariff item covers parts for self-propelled passenger vehicles.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the buffer is for freight locomotives or other non-passenger vehicles
The specific item is limited to self-propelled passenger vehicles, tramway repair, or hydraulic buffer manufacture.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the buffer is for a self-propelled passenger vehicle to use 8607.30.10
• Provide the vehicle type and buffer design
• If for freight locomotives, classify under 8607.30.90
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