Buffer Plank Assembly from Japan
Wooden or composite plank with steel fittings used as uncoupling lever stop on car buffers for 8605/8606 vehicles. Ensures safe shunting operations. Classified as buffer part in HTS 8607.30.10.90.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Specify wood treatment (ISPM 15) and rail fitment details
• Avoid 'lumber' labeling to prevent Chapter 44 wood classification