Dual Mass Flywheel for Diesel Engines from Canada
Advanced dual-mass flywheel (DMF) for diesel passenger cars, consisting of primary and secondary masses with springs to isolate engine vibrations. Specifically classified under HTS 8483.50.60.00 for flywheels in automotive transmissions.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
27.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 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
• Break down DMF into sub-components on invoices if possible for potentially lower duties on parts
• Test certificates proving torsional vibration reduction are crucial for classification defense
• Monitor Section 232 tariffs if steel content exceeds thresholds for national security