Janney Center Buffer Coupler from Canada
The Janney coupler (also known as AAR coupler) is the standard automatic coupling system for North American freight cars and locomotives. Classified under HTS 8607.30.50.00 as an 'other' coupling device for railway rolling stock.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
27.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Must meet AAR (Association of American Railroads) M-211 or M-601 standards,Include test reports for coupler strength (500,000 lbs minimum tensile strength),Separate from buffer components if imported as complete assembly to avoid split classification