Railcar Parking Brake Handle from China
A manual handbrake wheel and mechanism for securing stationary railcars on sidings, preventing rollaway. Covered by HTS 8607.29.50.00 as 'other' brake parts 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
• Document maximum holding force (e.g
• 10% grade capability) for classification
• Label as 'railway handbrake only - not for highway use' clearly
• Include installation torque specs in technical data sheets