Automotive Camshaft from China
A precision-engineered camshaft used in internal combustion engines to control the opening and closing of intake and exhaust valves. It falls under HTS 8483.10.50.00 as it is classified as a transmission shaft designed for power transmission within vehicle engines. Made typically from hardened steel for durability under high RPM conditions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify material composition and dimensional specs match HTS criteria to avoid reclassification as parts of engines under 8409
• Obtain mill test certificates for steel alloys to ensure compliance with anti-dumping duties if applicable
• Label clearly as 'transmission shaft' and include CAD drawings for CBP review to prevent delays