Railcar Parking Brake Handle from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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