Metro Railcar Truck Assembly from Japan
Compact bogie unit for urban metro self-propelled railcars, including wheels, axles, primary/secondary suspension, and disc brakes. HTS 8607.11.00.00 applies as it's integral to self-propelled tramway/rail vehicles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 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
• Include noise/vibration test reports for urban transit compliance; common issue is underestimated tare weight
• Label with exact gauge (standard vs metro) to prevent gauge mismatch rejections
• Pair with bill of materials breakdown for tariff shift rules in FTAs like USMCA