Automatic Air Hose Coupler from China
Automatic air hose couplers connect brake lines between locomotives (8605) and rolling stock (8606) during coupling. They feature gladhand fittings for gladhand seals. Classified in HTS 8607.30.10 as coupling device parts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.6%
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
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Pressure test certificates required to prove railway brake compatibility
• Distinguish from pneumatic couplers; rail-specific design avoids Chapter 84
• Declare as set with couplers if including hoses to maintain classification