Heavy Haul Freight Car Axle from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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