Aluminum Window Regulator Bracket from Japan
An aluminum bracket that secures the window regulator mechanism in car doors, enabling glass movement. Classified under HTS 8302.30.30 due to its aluminum base metal composition and suitability for motor vehicle coachwork. Provides lightweight strength for automotive applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
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.
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Label products clearly as 'automotive parts' with OEM part numbers to support vehicle-specific classification
• Obtain supplier declarations confirming aluminum purity to prevent reclassification as alloyed steel
• Beware of common pitfalls like insufficient proof of motor vehicle end-use, leading to higher general hardware duties