Steel Gondola Car Coupling Bracket

Steel bracket reinforcing coupling points on railway gondola cars for ore transport. Fits HTS 8302.49.60.55 for Section XVII vehicle mountings of iron or steel. High-tensile strength for heavy-duty rail operations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.7%+35.0%40.7%
🇲🇽Mexico5.7%+10.0%15.7%
🇨🇦Canada5.7%+10.0%15.7%
🇩🇪Germany5.7%+10.0%15.7%
🇯🇵Japan5.7%+10.0%15.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8607.12.00.00Lower: 38.6% vs 40.7%

If truck/suspension assemblies

Dedicated rail bogie parts in Chapter 86 override general Chapter 83 fittings.

8302.49.60Same rate: 40.7%

If plastic, not base metal

Non-metal mountings have separate subheadings from iron/steel/aluminum/zinc.

7326.90.86Lower: 37.9% vs 40.7%

If forged steel articles

Other steel forgings classify in Chapter 73 if not specifically mountings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

FRA (Federal Railroad Administration) compliance; impact test certifications needed

Avoid 'general bracket' terms—use 'railway coupling mount' on commercial invoices