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Railway Coupling Adapter

Connector part linking truck assemblies to car bodies in rolling stock. Under HTS 8607.19.90.00 as other truck parts, not full coupling gear. Forged steel construction.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.6%+50.0%52.6%
🇲🇽Mexico2.6%+25.0%27.6%
🇨🇦Canada2.6%+25.0%27.6%
🇩🇪Germany2.6%+25.0%27.6%
🇯🇵Japan2.6%+25.0%27.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

8608.00.00Lower: 41.3% vs 52.6%

If signals or platform buffers

Heading 8608 covers non-rolling-stock rail items per notes.

7307.19.90Higher: 81.2% vs 52.6%

If pipe fittings

Tube fittings under Chapter 73 if not rail-specific.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Tensile strength certs per AAR standards

• Assembly context in commercial invoice

• Differentiate from 8608 buffers