Aluminum Trunk Lid Lift Support from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
27%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.0525%Except for products described in headings 9903.94.06, 9903.94.32, 9903.94.33, 9903.94.42, 9903.94.43, 9903.94.44, 9903.94.45, 9903.94.52, 9903.94.53, 9903.94.54, 9903.94.55, 9903.94.62, 9903.94.63, 9903.94.66 and 9903.94.67, automobile parts, as provided for in subdivision (g) 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
• 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