Heavy Haul Freight Car Axle
High-strength alloy steel axle rated for 286,000 lb freight cars, with extended service life for North American heavy rail. Specifically classified under HTS 8607.19.03.00 for railway rolling stock axles.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If axle components like spindles
Individual axle parts such as journals or spindles have separate subheadings.
If for rubber-tired metro vehicles
Axles without steel wheel mounts for rubber-tyred systems classify as machinery parts.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Reference AAR M-101 specifications in commercial invoice for customs acceptance
• Pre-clear with CBP via binding ruling for high-value axle shipments
• Separate freight charges from axle value to prevent duty overpayment
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Freight Locomotive Axle
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.
Passenger Train Car Axle
Forged steel axle for high-speed passenger rail cars, engineered for smooth operation with tapered roller bearing mounts. Falls under HTS 8607.19.03.00 as a core component of railway rolling stock truck assemblies.
Metro Subway Axle
Compact steel axle for urban metro and subway rolling stock, optimized for frequent stops with corrosion-resistant coatings. HTS 8607.19.03.00 covers such axles as parts of tramway or railway vehicles.
Class 1 Locomotive Axle
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.
Tramway Axle
Lightweight steel axle for urban tramways and light rail vehicles, designed for tight radius curves and frequent service. Covered by HTS 8607.19.03.00 as axles for tramway rolling stock.