Brass Railway Car Window Latch from China
A durable brass latch mechanism for securing windows on passenger railway cars, resistant to vibration and weather exposure. Classified under HTS 8302.49.80.50 as a base metal fitting for railway vehicles (Section XVII), not for motor vehicles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include rail standards compliance (e.g
• AAR specs) in invoices to support Section XVII vehicle classification
• Avoid bundling with motor vehicle parts, as they fall under different subheadings