Freight Coupler Wear Plate from Germany
Replaceable hardened steel plate reducing wear on the coupler carrier-striker interface in heavy freight service. Specifically classified under HTS 8607.30.1050.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Brinell hardness certification (typically 340-400 BHN) mandatory
• Specify AAR contour E/F compatibility
• Bulk imports risk 7326 classification without rail certification