AAR Type E Coupler Knuckle from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Verify AAR interchange standards compliance via certification from manufacturers like McConway & Torley to avoid customs rejection
• Include detailed engineering drawings and material specs (typically cast steel) in documentation for proper classification
• Avoid misclassification as general iron/steel articles (7302); specify freight rail end-use