Steel Automotive Door Hinge

A heavy-duty hinge made of iron or steel, specifically engineered for motor vehicle doors to withstand repeated opening and closing cycles. It falls under HTS 8302.10.30.00 as a base metal hinge designed explicitly for motor vehicles, part of Chapter 83 for mountings and fittings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2%+32.5%34.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2%+25.0%27%
🇨🇦Canada2%+25.0%27%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

8302.10.60Higher: 38.5% vs 34.5%

If for non-motor vehicle applications like buildings

Hinges not specifically designed for motor vehicles fall under the general steel/aluminum/zinc hinge category.

8708.29Lower: 27.5% vs 34.5%

If imported as part of a complete door assembly

If assembled into vehicle body parts, it may classify under Chapter 87 as other vehicle parts.

8302.41.30.00Higher: 38.9% vs 34.5%

If made primarily of zinc rather than iron/steel

Zinc-based mountings have separate subheadings within 8302.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the hinge is explicitly designed for motor vehicles via engineering specs to avoid reclassification

Include CAD drawings or OEM part numbers in documentation to prove automotive end-use