Class 1 Locomotive Axle from Japan
Precision-engineered axle for Class 1 mainline diesel-electric locomotives, featuring advanced metallurgy for 100+ mph service. HTS 8607.19.03.00 designates it as a locomotive axle part.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25.4%
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 fatigue test data from accredited labs to support railway classification
• Use HTS explanatory notes to justify against Chapter 73 steel article claims
• Coordinate with railcar leasing companies for end-use verification letters