Tapered Leaf Spring Pack from Germany
Set of tapered steel leaves, each 2.0 mm thick, assembled into a leaf spring for bus rear suspension. HTS 7320.10.90.15 applies as it meets the thickness requirement for individual leaves in leaf springs. Improves ride quality in transit buses.
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 or photos showing leaf thickness to preempt customs questions
• Comply with Buy America standards if for US government contracts; certify origin accordingly
• Avoid classifying as 'parts' without spring function; specify suspension use in invoices