Passenger Car Truck Transom from Japan
A structural cross-member reinforcing the truck frame in passenger railway vehicles of heading 8605. Distributes forces between side frames and bolster. HTS 8607.19.30 covers it as a part of truck assemblies for such vehicles.
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
• Provide OEM part numbers linking to 8605 vehicles; pitfall is generic description leading to 8607.19.90
• Ensure anti-corrosion treatment docs; comply with FRA safety regs for US imports
• Batch imports with bills of materials to streamline customs review