Railway Freight Car Leaf Spring from Japan
Heavy-duty leaf springs for freight railroad car suspension systems to support massive cargo loads. Classified in HTS 7320.10.90 as other leaf springs, not automotive. Made from premium spring steel with shot-peened surfaces for longevity.
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
• Reference AAR (Association of American Railroads) specifications in import docs
• Certify compliance with FRA (Federal Railroad Administration) standards
• Separate from truck springs to avoid automotive duty rates