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
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
• 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