Passenger Train Car Axle from China

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.

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

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

Passenger Train Car Axle from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8607.19.03.00