Passenger Car Aluminum Camshaft

A lightweight aluminum camshaft for overhead valve engines in sedans and SUVs of Chapter 87 vehicles. It controls the timing of intake and exhaust valves through precisely machined lobes. Falls under HTS 8483.10.3010 due to its specific design for automotive vehicle use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+50.0%52.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%+25.0%27.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%+25.0%27.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8483.10.50.00Lower: 35% vs 52.5%

If for motorcycles or non-Chapter 87 equipment

Camshafts for motorcycles (heading 8714) or industrial uses exclude the vehicle-specific provision.

8409.91Lower: 12.5% vs 52.5%

If as a provisioned part of an imported engine

If entered with the engine assembly for Chapter 87 vehicles, it follows the engine classification.

7616.99.51Lower: 37.5% vs 52.5%

If semi-finished castings

Rough aluminum castings not fully machined to camshaft dimensions classify as other aluminum articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include CAD drawings and lobe profile specs to prove automotive vehicle end-use under Chapter 87

Label clearly as 'camshaft for [specific car model]' to prevent reclassification as general machinery part

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