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Steel Door Hinge for Automotive Use

A heavy-duty steel hinge designed for mounting car doors, allowing smooth opening and closing. It falls under HTS 8302.30.60.00 as a base metal mounting suitable for motor vehicle coachwork. Precision-engineered for durability under repeated stress.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.5%+50.0%53.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3.5%+25.0%28.5%
🇨🇦Canada3.5%+25.0%28.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8302.41.30Higher: 53.9% vs 53.5%

If used for furniture or buildings instead of vehicles

Mountings for furniture or doors/windows fall under different subheadings excluding motor vehicle specificity.

8708.29.21Lower: 50% vs 53.5%

If imported as part of a complete door assembly

Parts and accessories of motor vehicle bodies include assembled components rather than standalone fittings.

7318.15.20Higher: 75% vs 53.5%

If classified primarily as a bolted screw rather than a hinge

Simple threaded fasteners shift to iron/steel screws heading if not functioning as a mounting.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the hinge is explicitly for motor vehicles via engineering specs to avoid reclassification as general furniture fittings

• Include detailed CAD drawings or OEM part numbers in documentation to prove automotive suitability

• Check for anti-dumping duties on steel products from specific countries like China