Aluminum Grill Guards from Japan
Extruded aluminum guards for vehicle front grilles protecting against debris. Classified 7616.99.51.90 as other aluminum articles, not Chapter 87 parts unless vehicle-specific. Aftermarket accessory.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Universal fit models stay in Chapter 76; model-specific enter as 8708.29
• Anti-dumping scrutiny on extrusions; provide Section 232 exclusion if applicable
• Package as 'universal accessories' not OEM replacement parts