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Freight Axle Keyway Insert

Hardened insert fitted into axle keyway to prevent wheel slippage under heavy freight loads. Classified under HTS 8607.19.06.00 for railway axle components.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China0.4%+50.0%50.4%
🇲🇽Mexico0.4%+25.0%25.4%
🇨🇦Canada0.4%+25.0%25.4%
🇩🇪Germany0.4%+25.0%25.4%
🇯🇵Japan0.4%+25.0%25.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

7318.24.00.00Higher: 78.8% vs 50.4%

If generic cotter pins/keys

Non-specialized keys classify as other base metal articles.

8607.19Same rate: 50.4%

If parts of complete wheelsets

Wheelset assemblies have distinct classification.

Not sure which classification is right?

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

• Provide torque specs and material hardness documentation

• Link to specific freight car designs in commercial docs

• Prevent misclass as general key (7318.24)