Willison Freight Coupler Assembly from Mexico
The Willison coupler is a robust, assembled freight rail coupling system with high tensile strength for connecting hopper and gondola cars in bulk freight trains. Classified under HTS 8607.30.10.10 due to its complete assembly and design for 8606 freight vehicles.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Include material certs (e.g
• AAR Grade E steel) and weld inspection reports for compliance
• Label clearly as 'assembled for freight cars' to distinguish from parts or passenger types
• Avoid delays by pre-filing with railroad compatibility data via ACE system