Passenger Car Aluminum Camshaft from Japan
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.
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
• 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