Dual Mass Flywheel for Diesel Engines from China
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 — China → United States
37.8%
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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
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