E-Grade Coupler Follower Plate from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Material certs for 4140 alloy steel with minimum 120 ksi tensile strength
• Mark with heat number for traceability per FRA regulations
• Document draft gear compatibility to avoid parts classification