Freight Car Buffer Spring Kit from Germany
Replacement spring set for buffer housings on 8606 freight cars, providing compression and rebound control during coupling. High-strength steel coils calibrated for AAR specs. Classified as buffer parts under HTS 8607.30.10.90.
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
• Include material test reports (ASTM A228 for clock springs) and fitment diagrams
• Specify 'OEM replacement for [car model]' to tie to 8606 vehicles