Steering Wheel Nut Lock Device from Japan
A keyed lock that secures the steering wheel center nut, preventing wheel removal and vehicle theft on passenger cars. HTS 8301.20.00.30 applies as a non-integral immobilizer lock for motor vehicles. Typically chrome-plated zinc for durability.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
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
• Document thread size compatibility (e.g
• M24 for most cars) to prove vehicle-specific design
• Zinc content requires accurate HTS declaration; misclassification risks penalties