Steel Glove Box Hinge from Germany
Compact steel hinge for motor vehicle glove compartments, ensuring secure damped closure. Classifies in HTS 8302.10.30.00 as a base metal hinge tailored for vehicle interiors.
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
• Specify interior automotive tolerances (e.g
• NVH standards) in filings
• Use HTS ruling requests for small hinges to preempt CBP challenges