Aluminum Hood Hinge for Cars from Germany
Lightweight aluminum hinge used for motor vehicle engine hoods (bonnets), providing smooth lift and secure closure. Classified under HTS 8302.10.30.00 due to its design for automotive coachwork applications.
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
• Certify material composition (aluminum alloy specs) to confirm base metal status
• Provide vehicle fitment data (e.g
• for Toyota Camry) to support motor vehicle design claim
• Avoid misdeclaration as generic hardware, which triggers audits