Grey Iron Cast Axle Housing for Forage Harvesters from Germany
Grey iron cast axle housing for self-propelled forage harvesters of heading 8433 (via 8430 principal use), supporting rear wheel drive systems. Classified HTS 8431.49.90.55 for cast parts of harvesting machinery. Vibration-dampening properties suit high-speed field chopping.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.2215%Derivative steel articles the product of Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, or a member nation of the European Union, as provided for in subdivision (c)(xi) of U.S. note 16 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
• Cross-reference with machinery OEM parts catalogs to document principal use with 8430 equipment
• Ensure casting process documentation (sand casting vs. die) matches HTS cast definitions
• Beware of undervaluation penalties; declare full replacement cost basis