Brass Railway Car Window Latch from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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