E-Grade Coupler Follower Plate from China
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 — China → United States
38.6%
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
9903.88.0225%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)
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