Railway Draft Gear Assembly from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
27.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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