Railway Freight Car Side Frame

A cast steel side frame used in bogie assemblies for freight cars classified under heading 8606. It supports the weight of the car body and houses the axle bearings. Falls under HTS 8607.19.30.20 as a specific part of truck assemblies for rolling stock.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.6%+35.0%38.6%
🇲🇽Mexico3.6%+10.0%13.6%
🇨🇦Canada3.6%+10.0%13.6%
🇩🇪Germany3.6%+10.0%13.6%
🇯🇵Japan3.6%+10.0%13.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8607.19.03.00Lower: 35.4% vs 38.6%

If designed for locomotives of heading 8602

Parts for locomotives fall under separate subheading, not truck assemblies of passenger or freight cars.

7326.90.86Lower: 37.9% vs 38.6%

If imported as unfinished castings without truck-specific features

Unspecified steel forgings or stampings not identifiable as railway parts classified as general steel articles.

8431.49.90Lower: 35% vs 38.6%

If part of complete undercarriage machinery sets

Parts of other material handling machinery may apply if not exclusively for railway rolling stock.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify compatibility with specific rolling stock models via manufacturer specs; obtain material composition certificates for steel castings; check for anti-dumping duties on certain steel imports