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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China0.4%+35.0%35.4%
🇲🇽Mexico0.4%+10.0%10.4%
🇨🇦Canada0.4%+10.0%10.4%
🇩🇪Germany0.4%+10.0%10.4%
🇯🇵Japan0.4%+10.0%10.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8607.11.00.00Lower: 35% vs 35.4%

If part of complete truck assembly

Assembled truck units with axles classify under the broader truck assembly subheading.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 35.4%

If unfinished or rough-forged state

Rough axle forgings without machined journals may be steel articles of Chapter 73.

8431.49.90Lower: 35% vs 35.4%

If for mining rail equipment

Axles for specialized non-standard gauge rail may fall under parts of other machinery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include engineering drawings proving railway-specific design to distinguish from general axles

Comply with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) safety standards for documentation

Watch for undervaluation penalties; axles often require detailed cost breakdowns