Buffer Plunger Housing from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Side buffer specific vs center to justify use
• Hopper car model references
• Machining tolerance proofs