Aluminum Hood Latch Mechanism from Japan
Lightweight aluminum latch for securing engine hoods on cars. Falls under HTS 8302.30.60.00 as vehicle coachwork fitting. Includes safety release cable mount.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18.5%
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.
9903.74.110%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
• Certify compliance with vehicle safety standards (e.g
• ECE R17)
• Detail cable integration to distinguish from simple locks
• Prevent undervaluation by listing all components separately