Shunter Car Coupling Hook
Manual three-link coupling hook used on shunting locomotives and wagons under headings 8605/8606 for yard operations. Made of high-tensile steel with safety latch. HTS 8607.30.10.90 covers such hooks as coupling devices for these vehicles.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as chain accessories without rail context
Stud-link chains and parts without specified rail end-use are under iron/steel chain headings.
If for electric locomotives of heading 8601
Heading 8607.11 specifically covers parts like couplings for 8601 locomotives.
If imported with crane shunting equipment
Parts of railway cranes or overhead travelers classify under bulldozer/crane parts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide load rating certifications (e.g
• UIC standards) and photos showing rail-specific mounting
• Document as 'railway exclusive use' to distinguish from industrial lifting hooks
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