Steel Passenger Car Underframe from Japan
A welded steel underframe for railway passenger cars under heading 8605, providing structural support for the car body and bogies. Designed to withstand dynamic loads during high-speed travel. Classified in 8607.99.10.00 for parts of 8605/8606 vehicles, not brake regulators.
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
• Provide load-bearing capacity certifications to confirm suitability for passenger rolling stock under 8605
• Label clearly as 'non-brake' parts; mislabeling can trigger reclassification to brake gear headings
• Ensure origin certificates for steel to comply with Section 232 tariffs on steel imports