Locomotive Brake Shoe Lining from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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