Brass Railway Car Window Latch from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
13.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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