Automotive Camshaft for Gasoline Engines from Germany
Precision-machined camshaft designed specifically for spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines in passenger vehicles like sedans and SUVs. It controls the timing of intake and exhaust valves through its lobes and is classified under 8483.10.1030 as a camshaft principally used with spark-ignition engines for Chapter 87 vehicles. The 'other' category covers non-prototype production camshafts.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
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)
9903.74.100%Articles as provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Verify engine compatibility documentation to confirm spark-ignition design and vehicle Chapter 87 application
• Include material certificates (typically alloy steel) and machining tolerances to avoid reclassification as unfinished parts