Railway Hook Coupler from Mexico
Traditional link-and-hook coupling systems still used on some narrow gauge and industrial railways. Classified as 'other' under HTS 8607.30.50.00.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Specify chain/link lengths and hook throat dimensions,Lower load ratings typical (50-100 tons vs 500+ tons for automatic couplers),Manual operation requires different safety considerations