Wix XP Marine Fuel Filter 33032 from Japan
This is a high-performance fuel filter designed specifically for marine internal combustion engines, featuring a 10-micron filtration media to remove water and debris from gasoline. It falls under HTS 8421.23.00.00 as an oil or fuel filter explicitly for internal combustion engines used in boats. The spin-on canister design ensures easy installation and compatibility with outboard motors.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.5%
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
• Verify engine compatibility certification and include detailed specs in commercial invoice to avoid misclassification as general liquid filters
• Ensure filters meet EPA or CARB water-separating requirements for US imports; provide test data if claiming preferential duty rates