Tailgate Lift Pneumatic Cylinder from Japan
A pneumatic cylinder designed for motor vehicle tailgates, enabling smooth lifting and lowering of the gate. It uses compressed air to counter-balance the weight, classified under HTS 8302.30.3010 as a base metal mounting for motor vehicles providing lift and counter-balance functions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17%
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
• Verify cylinder material is iron, steel, aluminum, or zinc to match HTS 8302.30.3010 classification
• Include technical specs and vehicle compatibility docs in import paperwork to avoid misclassification as vehicle parts