Shank for Freight Car Coupler from China
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 — 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
• 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