Gondola Car Truck Bolster from China
Reinforced bolster used in gondola car truck assemblies for open-top freight transport (heading 8606), supporting side stakes and center sill. Precisely classified in HTS 8607.19.30.10 for bolsters of freight car trucks. Built to handle uneven loading and impacts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.6%
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
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Declare exact alloy composition if over certain thresholds for anti-dumping checks
• Ensure no prohibited Chapter 86 exclusions like track materials
• Pitfall: Bulk shipments misdeclared without per-unit breakdown