Freight Car Axle Journal

The journal is the precisely machined cylindrical section of a railway axle where the wheel or bearing mounts and rotates. Classified under HTS 8607.19.06.00 as a dedicated part of railway axles for freight cars.

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 imported as complete driving axle assembly

Complete axles classify separately from individual parts like journals.

7326.11.00.00Lower: 35% vs 35.4%

If in unfinished forged state

Forged steel bars/profiles not machined for rail use go to Chapter 73.

8431.49.90Lower: 35% vs 35.4%

If for mining or off-road equipment axles

Parts for material handling machinery outside rail transport classify differently.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide dimensional drawings and heat treatment records to confirm rail-specific tolerances

Label clearly as 'parts of railway axles' to prevent misclassification as general metalworking

Ensure compliance with FRA or EN standards for safety certification