Tramway Pantograph Head from Germany
The carbon contact head assembly for tramway overhead wire collection. Falls under HTS 8607.99.50.00 as other parts for tramway rolling stock, excluding electrical insulators. Enables electric power pickup.
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
• Certify arc-resistance per IEC 60243 for electrical contact safety
• Specify tramway voltage compatibility (e.g
• 600V DC) in docs
• Avoid electrical equipment classification by excluding wiring