End-of-Car Buffer Housing from Canada
End-of-car buffer housings encase the friction and spring elements on freight car strikers for 8606 vehicles. They provide structural support during impacts. HTS 8607.30.10 includes these buffer components.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Engineering specs must reference AAR M-901 for freight buffer standards
• Avoid 'universal' labeling; specify 8605/8606 to block 8607.30.90
• Weldment documentation prevents underframe reclass to 8607.11