Buffer Plunger Housing from Germany
Buffer plunger housings contain the moving plunger in constant-contact side buffers on hopper cars (8606). Cast steel construction. Classed HTS 8607.30.10.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Side buffer specific vs center to justify use
• Hopper car model references
• Machining tolerance proofs