Railway Brake Adjustment Mechanism from Japan
An automatic slack adjuster that maintains optimal brake shoe-to-drum clearance on freight locomotives and cars. Falls under HTS 8607.29.50.00 as 'other' parts of railway brake gear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify stroke length and adjustment range for specific brake types (e.g
• CL-7)
• Include maintenance manuals proving railway application during customs review
• Package individually to prevent classification as complete brake cylinder assembly