Stainless Steel Buffer Coupler from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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