Automotive Cast Iron Crankshaft from Germany
A precision-machined cast iron crankshaft designed for internal combustion engines in passenger vehicles. It converts the linear motion of pistons into rotational motion and falls under HTS 8483.10.3050 as 'other' camshafts and crankshafts not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the subheading. This classification applies to finished crankshafts for automotive transmission systems.
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.
9903.05.900%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 material composition and engine displacement for correct statistical suffix; obtain OEM specifications for automotive homologation; ensure crankshaft balance certification to prevent classification disputes