E-Grade Coupler Follower Plate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
28.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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