Alloy Steel Shock Absorber Tube

Seamless 1.65 mm wall alloy steel tube for motorcycle and automotive shock absorbers. Thin-wall seamless alloy steel profile per HTS 7304.90.70.00. Honed bore for smooth piston operation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8708.80.65Higher: 52.5% vs 35%

If as suspension shock absorber subassembly

Assemblies with valves/bushings classify as vehicle parts in 8708.

7304.90.30.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If thicker walls for heavy truck shocks

Wall thickness governs precise subheading placement.

7311.00.00Same rate: 35%

If containers if repurposed for fluids

End-use as containers shifts to 7311, though unlikely for shocks.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Honing allowance in specs confirms tube vs finished part status

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