Gondola Car Truck Center Bowl from Germany
A bowl-shaped casting in the truck bolster that receives the car body center plate for gondola freight cars under heading 8606. Facilitates pivoting and load transfer. HTS 8607.19.30 designation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Measure bowl diameter precisely for 8606 fit; avoid generic 'bowl' descriptions
• Inspect for porosity in castings; provide NDT reports
• Bundle with matching center plates for volume imports