Automotive Forged Steel Crankshaft from Germany
A precision-forged steel crankshaft designed for internal combustion engines in passenger cars of Chapter 87. It converts the linear motion of pistons into rotational motion and is machined to exact tolerances for automotive applications. Classified under HTS 8483.10.3010 as a crankshaft specifically for vehicles of Chapter 87.
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.
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify compatibility with specific vehicle models in Chapter 87 via engineering specs to avoid misclassification
• Provide detailed material composition certificates (e.g
• steel alloy grade) for customs valuation and origin rules