Rubber Control Arm Bushing from Germany
Vulcanized rubber insert for automotive control arms that cushions metal-to-metal contact and allows smooth articulation. Critical for handling and ride comfort in passenger cars. HTS 4016.99.6010 applies to such mechanical vehicle rubber parts.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 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
• Provide CAD drawings showing rubber as essential mechanical element
• Ensure no textile reinforcement that might trigger Section XI exclusion