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
9903.03.0110%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
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