Shank for Freight Car Coupler from Canada
The coupler shank is the elongated rear portion of a freight rail coupler that attaches to the freight car's underframe via a draft gear system. Classified under HTS 8607.30.1050 for its role in hooks and coupling devices of freight rolling stock (8606).
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
• Ensure AAR M-211 contour specifications are met; provide test reports for fatigue strength
• Label as 'freight rail coupler shank' explicitly to distinguish from tramway parts