Railcar Buffer Housing from Japan

Steel buffer housings protect and contain buffer mechanisms at the ends of passenger coaches and some freight cars. Falls under HTS 8607.30.50.00 as parts of buffers for rolling stock.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.6%

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

Designed for UIC or European buffer heights (typically 600-800mm above rail),Corrosion protection specifications (hot-dip galvanizing minimum 85μm),Separate from coupler pockets if imported individually