For vehicles of heading 8605 or 8606
Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock: > Hooks and other coupling devices, buffers, and parts thereof: > For vehicles of heading 8605 or 8606
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 8607.30.10
Buffer Friction Shoe
Buffer friction shoes provide damping in draft gear systems for 8605 locomotives via metal-to-metal contact. Heat-treated for wear resistance. Under HTS 8607.30.10.
Uncoupling Lever Assembly
Uncoupling lever assemblies allow remote knuckle opening on 8606 freight cars without ground contact. Includes lever, rod, and pin. HTS 8607.30.10 coupling part.
Coupler Adapter for Transition Cars
Coupler adapters convert between coupler types on transition cars mixing 8605 loco and 8606 stock. Shank-style for secure fit. HTS 8607.30.10.
Buffer Plunger Housing
Buffer plunger housings contain the moving plunger in constant-contact side buffers on hopper cars (8606). Cast steel construction. Classed HTS 8607.30.10.
Knuckle Pin Retainer
Knuckle pin retainers secure the pivot pin in automatic couplers on 8605/8606 vehicles, preventing uncoupling. Made of high-strength steel. Classed under HTS 8607.30.10 coupling parts.
Coupler Height Adjuster Shim
Coupler height adjuster shims pack the coupler carrier to maintain AAR standard heights on freight cars (8606). Precision-ground steel plates. HTS 8607.30.10 part.
SA3 Automatic Coupler
The SA3 automatic coupler is a standard coupling device used on freight locomotives and rolling stock classified under headings 8605 and 8606. It enables quick connection and disconnection between rail cars, featuring knuckle mechanisms for secure linking. Classified under HTS 8607.30.10 as a hook and coupling device specifically for these vehicles.
Draft Gear Buffer Assembly
Draft gear buffer assemblies include friction housings and elastomeric pads that cushion coupling impacts on 8605/8606 locomotives and rolling stock. They mount within the coupler pocket to manage longitudinal forces. HTS 8607.30.10 includes these as parts of buffers and coupling devices.
Automatic Air Hose Coupler
Automatic air hose couplers connect brake lines between locomotives (8605) and rolling stock (8606) during coupling. They feature gladhand fittings for gladhand seals. Classified in HTS 8607.30.10 as coupling device parts.
End-of-Car Buffer Housing
End-of-car buffer housings encase the friction and spring elements on freight car strikers for 8606 vehicles. They provide structural support during impacts. HTS 8607.30.10 includes these buffer components.
Buffer Stem and Guide
Buffer stems and guides direct compressive forces in hydraulic or friction buffers on 8606 rolling stock. Precision-machined for minimal wear. HTS 8607.30.10 for such buffer parts.
Janney Center Buffer Coupler
Janney center buffer couplers are knuckle-type devices mounted at the center of locomotives and freight cars under 8605/8606 for intercar coupling. They absorb shock and transmit traction forces during operation. This HTS 8607.30.10 covers such hooks and coupling devices tailored for these vehicles.
Shunt Buffer with Rubber Pads
Shunt buffers with integrated rubber pads protect the ends of freight locomotives (8605) during switching maneuvers. They absorb low-speed impacts and are specifically designed for these vehicles. Falls under HTS 8607.30.10 as buffer parts.
Coupler Yoke and Follower
Coupler yokes and followers transfer pulling and buffing forces from the coupler knuckle to the draft gear in 8606 freight cars. These steel components are integral to the coupling system. HTS 8607.30.10 covers them as parts of coupling devices.
Coupler Pocket Carrier
Coupler pocket carriers are cast steel components that hold the coupler and draft gear assembly on the end sill of 8605 locomotives. They ensure alignment during coupling. This is a part under HTS 8607.30.10.