Freight rail coupler parts
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 > Freight rail coupler parts
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)
Products classified under HTS 8607.30.10.50
AAR Type E Coupler Knuckle
The AAR Type E coupler knuckle is a critical replaceable component in standard North American freight car couplers, designed to engage and disengage with adjacent cars during coupling operations. It falls under HTS 8607.30.1050 as a specific part of freight rail couplers for vehicles of headings 8605 or 8606.
Freight Coupler Locklift Pin
A high-strength steel pin used to lift and secure the lockset in Type F or E freight couplers, enabling reliable coupling. Falls under HTS 8607.30.1050 as a freight rail coupler part.
E-Grade Coupler Follower Plate
The follower plate transmits forces between the coupler yoke and draft gear in E-type freight couplers. HTS 8607.30.1050 covers this essential freight rail coupling interface.
Freight Coupler Wear Plate
Replaceable hardened steel plate reducing wear on the coupler carrier-striker interface in heavy freight service. Specifically classified under HTS 8607.30.1050.
Draft Arm for Tank Car Coupler
Specialized extension arm adapting standard couplers to tank car draft sills, handling liquid cargo shock loads. HTS 8607.30.1050 for freight-specific coupler parts.
Coupler Pocket Wear Liner
High-chrome iron liner inserted in the coupler pocket to extend service life under constant impact. Falls under HTS 8607.30.1050 as freight coupler wear component.
Shank for Freight Car Coupler
The coupler shank is the elongated rear portion of a freight rail coupler that attaches to the freight car's underframe via a draft gear system. Classified under HTS 8607.30.1050 for its role in hooks and coupling devices of freight rolling stock (8606).
Coupler Yoke Assembly
A forged steel yoke that connects the coupler shank to the draft gear follower in freight cars, transmitting pulling and buffing forces. This part is specifically for freight rail couplers under HTS 8607.30.1050.
Type H Freight Coupler Carrier
The carrier bracket mounts the coupler assembly to the freight car's striker and draft sill, designed for heavy-duty service. Classified in HTS 8607.30.1050 for freight-specific coupling parts.
Railcar Coupler Anti-Creep Guard
A steel guard plate preventing unintended coupler shank creep during slack action in freight trains. This safety part is under HTS 8607.30.1050 for freight coupler components.