Type F Tightlock Freight Coupler from Germany
An assembled Type F tightlock coupler designed for secure, high-strength connections on modern freight railcars, particularly intermodal and heavy-haul applications. It includes integrated lockset and anti-creep features, fitting HTS 8607.30.10.10 for assembled freight couplers on 8606 rolling stock.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
28.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide engineering drawings showing tightlock assembly to confirm classification over loose parts
• Comply with AAR Manual of Standards Chapter 5 for coupler dimensions to prevent inspection holds