Freight Locomotive Axle from China
A heavy-duty steel axle designed for use in freight locomotives, featuring precision-machined journals and integrated bearings for high-load railway applications. Classified under HTS 8607.19.03.00 as an axle specifically for railway locomotives or rolling stock.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35.4%
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
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Verify axle specifications match locomotive model via OEM documentation to confirm classification under 8607
• Obtain rail safety certifications (e.g
• AAR standards) as required for U.S
• Customs clearance
• Declare exact steel composition to avoid reclassification as unfinished steel products