Automotive Forged Steel Crankshaft from Germany
A precision-forged steel crankshaft designed for internal combustion engines in passenger vehicles, converting linear piston motion into rotational torque. Classified under HTS 8483.10.30 as 'other' camshafts and crankshafts, distinct from those specifically for aircraft engines. Essential component in car engine blocks.
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.
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify material composition and dimensional specs match HTS criteria; provide engineering drawings for customs review
• Obtain mill test certificates to confirm steel grade and avoid misclassification as unfinished parts under 8483.90