Emergency Brake Reservoir from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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