Automotive Cast Iron Crankshaft from Japan
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 — 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 material composition and engine displacement for correct statistical suffix; obtain OEM specifications for automotive homologation; ensure crankshaft balance certification to prevent classification disputes