Aluminum Trunk Lid Lift Support from Germany
Gas-charged aluminum strut used to hold open motor vehicle trunk lids, functioning as a mounting and support fitting. Classified under HTS 8302.30.30.60 for aluminum mountings suitable for vehicle coachwork. Excluded from parts of bodies as it's a separable fitting.
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
• Provide pressure test certifications for gas struts to meet safety import standards
• Label as 'vehicle lift support' to prevent reclassification as general pneumatic springs
• Check for anti-dumping duties on aluminum products from specific countries