Railway Mechanical Buffer Stop
A fixed or sliding railway bumping post or friction buffer stop installed at the end of a track to stop rolling stock mechanically. It is a railway track fixture covered by heading 86.08, and this tariff item specifically includes such buffer stops.
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 buffer stop is not specifically a fixed or sliding bumping post or friction buffer stop
Other railway track fixtures and parts fall under the sibling item 8608.00.90.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the buffer stop is mechanical and not part of a larger electrical system
• Ensure the product is not a part of general use (e.g
• bolts or washers) that would be classified elsewhere
• Keep technical drawings to show it is a railway track fixture
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Railway Track Switch Stand Parts
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