Steel Automotive Door Hinge from Germany
A heavy-duty hinge made of iron or steel designed for mounting vehicle doors on frames, allowing smooth opening and closing. It falls under HTS 8302.30.30.60 as a base metal mounting suitable for motor vehicle coachwork. Classified as 'other' fittings due to its specific automotive application not covered elsewhere in the subheading.
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.
9903.05.900%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)
9903.74.100%Articles as provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Verify material composition with mill test certificates to confirm iron/steel content for correct classification
• Include detailed engineering drawings in documentation to distinguish from chassis parts under Chapter 87
• Avoid misclassification as universal hardware by specifying automotive end-use in commercial invoices