Railway Draft Gear Assembly from China
Draft gear assemblies absorb shock and provide cushioning between coupled railcars during train operations. Falls under HTS 8607.30.50.00 as part of the coupling system for railway rolling stock.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.6%
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
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Include draft gear travel specifications (typically 1-1.25 inches compression),Test reports required for buff and draft forces (usually 500-750 kips),Avoid classification as brake gear by excluding any air brake integration