Forged Steel Locomotive Axle-Fitted Wheelset from Japan
A pre-assembled wheelset with two forged steel wheels pressed onto a solid axle for diesel-electric locomotives. HTS 8607.19.12.00 covers wheels imported with axles fitted, as parts of railway rolling stock.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
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
• Submit axle press-fit test reports to prove assembly integrity during customs valuation
• Avoid bulk shipments without individual wheel markings to prevent parts reclassification
• Confirm gauge compatibility (standard vs narrow) in import declarations