Automotive Forged Steel Crankshaft from Japan
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 — 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.
9903.05.900%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 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