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Aluminum Wheel Rim Casting

Raw cast aluminum rim for vehicle wheels, featuring spokes and hub mounting points, prior to final machining and finishing. Classified under HTS 7616.99.51.60 as an other aluminum casting not specialized for immediate automotive fitment.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+75.0%77.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%+50.0%52.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%+50.0%52.5%
🇩🇪Germany2.5%+50.0%52.5%
🇯🇵Japan2.5%+50.0%52.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8708.70.45Lower: 52.5% vs 77.5%

If fully machined, balanced, and ready for tire mounting

Finished aluminum road wheels are classified as complete motor vehicle parts in 8708.

7616.99.51Same rate: 77.5%

If produced by forging rather than casting

Forged aluminum wheels do not qualify as castings and fall under general other aluminum articles.

8716.90.50Lower: 53.1% vs 77.5%

If for bicycle or motorcycle wheel castings

End-use for non-motor vehicle trailers or cycles shifts to Chapter 87 headings for those vehicles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include casting process certification (e.g

• gravity die casting) to confirm classification as 'castings'

• Label as 'rough casting' if unmachined to prevent confusion with finished wheels under 8708.70

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