Emergency Brake Reservoir

An air storage tank that supplies immediate brake application pressure during emergency stops on passenger trains. It qualifies under HTS 8607.29.50.00 as an 'other' component of railway brake gear.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.6%+35.0%37.6%
🇲🇽Mexico2.6%+10.0%12.6%
🇨🇦Canada2.6%+10.0%12.6%
🇩🇪Germany2.6%+10.0%12.6%
🇯🇵Japan2.6%+10.0%12.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

7309.00.00Lower: 35% vs 37.6%

If general steel reservoirs/tanks

Unspecified steel tanks are Chapter 73 containers, not functional parts.

8413.91.90Lower: 35% vs 37.6%

If industrial compressed air receivers

General air pumps/reservoirs fall under Chapter 84 machinery parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify to ASME pressure vessel code with railway safety factor margins

Specify volume capacity (e.g

3-5 gallons) matching train brake requirements

Include drain valve functionality in technical descriptions

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