Railway Freight Car Leaf Spring from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
18.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
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