Steel Railway Freight Car Wheel from China
A forged steel wheel designed for freight cars on standard gauge railways, typically 33 inches in diameter with a tread profile for rail contact. Classified under HTS 8607.19.12.00 as a wheel for railway rolling stock, whether or not fitted with an axle.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Verify wheel specifications match AAR or EN standards to avoid reclassification as general steel articles
• Provide manufacturer certifications confirming railway use to qualify under Chapter 86 exclusions
• Check for axle fittings upon import; declare separately if not integral to prevent duty disputes