Steel Hood Latch Mechanism from Germany
Iron or steel latch assembly for securing motor vehicle engine hoods, including striker and release fittings. Under HTS 8302.30.30.60 as other steel mountings for vehicle coachwork. Functions as both fitting and safety mounting.
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
• Safety certification like FMVSS compliance docs required for latches
• Separate striker plates in invoices to avoid bundling as sets under different rules