Railway Brake Lining Rivets from Japan
Specialized rivets for attaching friction linings to brake shoes in railway drum brake systems. Classified under HTS 8607.29.50.00 as 'other' brake parts despite small size, due to specific railway function.
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 shear strength specs proving suitability for railway vibration loads
• Ship in original OEM packaging with railway part numbers visible
• Declare quantity per brake shoe to show functional assembly relationship