Inline-4 Camshaft for Compact Hatchbacks from Germany
Overhead camshaft (OHC) for 1.6L inline-4 gasoline engines powering European-style compact hatchbacks in Chapter 87. Features laser-hardened lobes for durability and classifies under 8483.10.1030 'other' for mass-produced vehicle camshafts. Drives dual overhead cams in DOHC configurations.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.0825%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, as provided for in subdivision (i) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
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)
Import Tips
• Include valve timing specifications to distinguish from diesel camshaft profiles
• Surface finish measurements (Ra values) must accompany to validate as finished transmission shaft