Freight Car Truck Bolster from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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