Railway Axle Box Cover

This protective steel or aluminum cover seals the axle box on railway freight cars, preventing contamination of bearings. Falls under HTS 8607.19.06.00 as a component part of axles in rolling stock.

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.

8708.99.81Higher: 37.5% vs 35.4%

If for automotive axle boxes

Road vehicle parts classify under Chapter 87 motor vehicle headings.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 35.4%

If imported as generic steel stampings

Stamped steel articles without specified rail end-use go to Chapter 73.

8302.50.00.00Lower: 35% vs 35.4%

If primarily a base metal mountings/fittings

Loose fittings not integral to rail axles classify as hardware.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Mark packaging with HTS code and 'railway axle parts' for CBP inspection

Provide installation manuals referencing rail OEMs like Wabtec or SKF

Avoid common pitfall of classifying as truck assembly parts (8607.19.03)