Railway Brake Caliper Assembly from Japan
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 — 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
• 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