Railway Air Brake Cylinder from China
A pneumatic cylinder used in air brake systems of railway locomotives and rolling stock to apply braking force when pressurized air is directed into it. This component falls under HTS 8607.29.50.00 as it is a part of the brake gear for railway rolling stock, specifically categorized as 'other' brakes and parts thereof.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]
Import Tips
• Verify compatibility with specific railway standards like AAR or UIC to avoid misclassification as general machinery parts
• Include detailed engineering specs and safety certifications in documentation to prove railway-specific use
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain brake components from specific countries; check recent notices