Passenger Train Axle Spacer from Japan
A precision spacer ring used between bearings or wheels on high-speed passenger train axles to maintain proper alignment and preload. It qualifies under HTS 8607.19.06.00 for parts of railway axles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include engineering drawings showing rail-specific dimensions to distinguish from generic spacers
• Obtain supplier affidavits confirming use solely in railway applications
• Watch for valuation issues when imported with complete axle sets