Draft Arm for Tank Car Coupler from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
28.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• DOT-117 tank car compatibility documentation required
• Fatigue testing per AAR M-601 for hazardous material service
• Distinguish from gondola car parts via end-use declaration