Stainless Steel Buffer Coupler from Germany
Corrosion-resistant stainless steel coupler used between cars of diesel multiple units (heading 8606). Absorbs shocks during coupling. Fits 8607.99.10.00 as non-regulator part for specified vehicles.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Certify compatibility with international standards like UIC for EU-origin parts
• Document as 'coupling gear' explicitly, distinct from brake or signal systems
• Check for quotas on stainless imports; provide melt/foundry certs