Steel Automotive Door Hinge from Germany
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.
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
• 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