Railway Freight Car Leaf Spring from Germany
High-strength steel leaf springs for railway freight car suspensions, designed for extreme load capacities over long distances. Classified under HTS 7320.10.9060 as other leaf springs, excluding motor vehicles but suitable for rail transport. Provides shock absorption on tracks.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Submit rail certification to confirm non-motor vehicle status
• Comply with AAR (Association of American Railroads) standards in documentation