Hopper Car Bolster from China
High-strength steel bolster for coal or aggregate hopper cars under heading 8606, forming the key transverse member in the truck assembly for load transfer. Falls under HTS 8607.19.30.10 as a dedicated bolster part for freight rolling stock trucks. Engineered for abrasion resistance and heavy vibration.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.1%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide evidence of end-use in 8606 vehicles via purchase orders or specs; use ISPM 15 for any wooden packaging
• Avoid pitfall of classifying as axle-related if not directly integrated