Freight Wagon Draft Gear Pocket from Germany
Steel housing pocket for draft gear in freight wagon underframes. HTS 8607.99.50.00 for other rolling-stock components absorbing coupler forces. Key for impact resistance.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
28.1%
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
• AAR M-901 impact test data essential
• Weld quality certifications avoid structural scrutiny
• Separate from full underframe to maintain 'parts' status