Freight Car Truck Bolster from Canada
The central transverse beam in a railway truck assembly that connects the side frames and supports the car body for vehicles under heading 8606. Typically made of high-strength steel to handle heavy loads. Falls under HTS 8607.19.30 due to its role in truck assemblies of rolling stock.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include load-bearing specifications in documentation to prove rail use; inspect for casting defects common in imports
• Comply with AAR (Association of American Railroads) standards; pitfall is insufficient proof of 8606 compatibility
• Label with HTS code and part function to prevent customs holding for verification