Heavy-Duty Truck Leaf Spring from Germany
A multi-leaf spring assembly made of steel leaves each 2.5 mm thick, designed for heavy-duty truck suspensions to absorb road shocks. Classified under HTS 7320.10.90.15 because it consists of leaf springs with individual leaves exceeding 1.6 mm thickness. Used in commercial vehicles for load-bearing and stability.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
65%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
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.
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify leaf thickness measurements with calipers and include in technical specs for customs declaration to avoid reclassification
• Obtain supplier certifications confirming steel composition and spring dimensions to meet HTS criteria