Draft Gear Buffer Assembly from Mexico
A shock-absorbing buffer system installed between the coupler and car frame on railway freight cars (8606) to manage coupling impacts. It includes housing, friction shoes, and springs for energy dissipation. Falls under HTS 8607.30.10.90 as a buffer part for specified rolling stock.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.6%
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
Import Tips
• Require AAR Interchange Rules compliance certificates; test data for shock absorption is mandatory
• Label clearly as 'for railway rolling stock of 8606' to prevent misclassification as general machinery
• Avoid bulk shipments without individual part numbers, as customs may treat as scrap metal