Buffer Plunger Housing from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Side buffer specific vs center to justify use
• Hopper car model references
• Machining tolerance proofs