Locomotive Brake Shoe Lining from China
A friction material lining for brake shoes used in railway locomotives to ensure safe stopping power under heavy loads. Classified under HTS 8607.99.50.00 as other parts of railway rolling stock, distinct from complete brake gear assemblies in 8607.11. This covers replacement linings for wear maintenance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Certify material composition (e.g
• no asbestos) per FRA regulations for U.S. rail safety
• Pair with OEM part numbers in documentation to prove compatibility with specific rolling stock
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as automotive parts (8708), which have different duties