8607.21.50.00—Air brakes and parts thereof, other
General
3.9%
Units
kg
Column 2
35%
Special
Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
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Plain-English explanation
HTS 8607.21.50.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Air brakes and parts thereof, other. It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 86: Railway or tramway locomotives, rolling stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signaling equipment of all kinds, Section XVII: Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels and Associated Transport Equipment, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. 6 Chapter 99 tariff modifications currently stack on top of the base rate.
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Tariff modifications(6)
Chapter 99 overlays that stack on the base rate
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.80.03 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.81.84 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.81.86 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.81.91 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + a duty of 50% upon the value of the steel content. |
| 9903.81.92 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading. |
| 9903.81.98 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
Frequently asked questions
What is HTS code 8607.21.50.00?
HTS 8607.21.50.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Air brakes and parts thereof, other. It belongs to Chapter 86 of the HTSUS.
What is the general duty rate for HTS 8607.21.50.00?
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 8607.21.50.00 is 3.9%. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
Are there preferential or trade-program rates for HTS 8607.21.50.00?
Yes. Imports of HTS 8607.21.50.00 from countries party to a trade program (such as USMCA, KORUS, GSP, or the African Growth and Opportunity Act) may qualify for the special rate: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). Eligibility depends on rules of origin and certification.
What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 8607.21.50.00?
The Column 2 rate for HTS 8607.21.50.00 is 35%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).
Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 8607.21.50.00?
Yes — HTS 8607.21.50.00 is covered by section_232 provision 9903.80.03 (The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25%). 5 additional overlays also touch this code. Open the code page for the full overlay stack with effective dates and country scopes.
Does HTS 8607.21.50.00 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?
No active AD/CVD orders currently flag HTS 8607.21.50.00 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; a flag will appear here within 24h of any new order's publication.
Trade programs(16)
Free Trade Agreement and special-program eligibility
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