Cast Iron Tramway Passenger Car Wheel
A cast iron wheel for urban tramway passenger vehicles, featuring a flanged profile for grooved rails and resilient mounting. Falls under HTS 8607.19.12.00 as a tramway wheel not fitted with axles.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as unfinished castings
Incomplete wheels without rail-specific machining classify as cast iron products in Chapter 73.
If for parts of other material handling equipment
Similar wheels for forklifts or cranes go to Chapter 84 machinery parts.
If specifically axle boxes rather than wheels
Heading 8607 note lists axle boxes separately from wheels.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include technical drawings showing flange and tread specs to confirm tramway compatibility
• Ensure origin certificates distinguish from concrete sleepers excluded by Chapter notes
• Declare wheel diameter and load rating in entry docs to match subheading requirements
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