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.

8302.41.30Lower: 38.9% 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.

8708.29.21Higher: 100% 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.

7318.15.20Lower: 35% 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.

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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