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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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