Railway Brake Caliper Assembly from Germany
A disc brake caliper that houses pistons and applies pads to railway wheel discs for high-speed train braking. It qualifies for HTS 8607.29.50.00 as an 'other' brake component specifically engineered for tramway and railway rolling stock.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include CAD drawings showing railway-specific mounting to differentiate from automotive calipers
• Comply with EN 13262 standards for wheelset compatibility in EU imports
• Avoid bulk shipments without individual part numbers, as sets may trigger different classification