Gondola Car Truck Bolster from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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• Declare exact alloy composition if over certain thresholds for anti-dumping checks
• Ensure no prohibited Chapter 86 exclusions like track materials
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