Aluminum Transmission Housing Casting from Germany
Sand-cast aluminum case for automotive transmissions, in rough form with mounting bosses. HTS 7616.99.51.60 applies to such general purpose aluminum castings before vehicle-specific finishing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
52.5%
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
9903.05.900%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
• Include OEM part number references but emphasize raw casting status
• Certify aluminum alloy type per chapter notes to prevent steel misclassification