Freight Car Axle Journal from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10.4%

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

Import Tips

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