Rail Freight Car Brake Beam from China
A structural beam assembly connecting brake shoes and rigging on freight car truck brake systems for load distribution during braking. Classified in HTS 8607.29.50.00 as an 'other' brake part for railway rolling stock.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide load rating certifications to confirm freight car specifications
• Separate beam from rigging in shipments to avoid 'set' classification under 8607.19
• Ensure steel grade documentation matches AAR specifications for US imports