Clutches and universal joints
Transmission shafts (including camshafts and crankshafts) and cranks; bearing housings, housed bearings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints); parts thereof: > Clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints): > Clutches and universal joints
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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]
Products classified under HTS 8483.60.40
Elevator Traction Clutch
Electromechanical traction clutch for elevator sheave drives, providing smooth starts and emergency braking. Meets ASME A17.1 codes. Classified HTS 8483.60.40 for clutches.
Snowmobile Track Drive Clutch
Variable ratio CVT clutch for snowmobile primary drive, automatically shifting via flyweights and ramp design. 8-10g weights for high-performance. HTS 8483.60.40.
Forklift Mast Clutch
Hydraulic power shift clutch for forklift mast lift/tilt functions, multi-disc wet design for heavy loads. 5000 lb capacity. Classified under HTS 8483.60.40.
Mining Equipment Overload Clutch
Torque-limiting slip clutch for mining conveyor and crusher drives, protecting against jams with adjustable slip torque. 100,000 Nm capacity. HTS 8483.60.40 for clutches.
Robotic Arm Transmission Clutch
Servo-controlled friction clutch for industrial robot arm joints, providing precise torque control and overload protection. EtherCAT compatible. Classified under HTS 8483.60.40 for machinery clutches.
ATV Constant Velocity Joint
Rzeppa-style CV joint for All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) propeller shafts, providing 45° articulation for off-road steering. Sealed with CV grease. HTS 8483.60.40 as universal joint.
Industrial Machinery Friction Clutch
Electromagnetic friction clutch for industrial conveyor systems and machinery, engaging shafts via electromagnetic force on friction plates. Used in automation for start-stop operations. Classified in HTS 8483.60.40 for clutches used in power transmission.
Propeller Shaft Universal Joint
Single U-joint for marine propeller shafts, greaseable with stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance. Enables angular misalignment in boat drivetrains. Classified under HTS 8483.60.40 for universal joints.
CV Joint for Front-Wheel Drive Cars
Constant Velocity (CV) joint assembly with six balls and outer race for FWD automobile axles, allowing full steering angle power transmission. Though technically advanced, classified as universal joint under HTS 8483.60.40.
PTO Tractor Clutch
Power Take-Off (PTO) overrunning clutch for agricultural tractors, preventing reverse rotation from implements. Friction disc design for 540/1000 RPM operation. HTS 8483.60.40 for such transmission clutches.
Go-Kart Centrifugal Clutch
Shoe-style centrifugal clutch for go-karts and small recreational vehicles, automatically engaging at 1800 RPM via centrifugal force. Dry design for kart racing. Classified as clutch under HTS 8483.60.40.
Wind Turbine Yaw Drive Clutch
Hydraulic multi-disc clutch for wind turbine yaw drives, controlling nacelle orientation. High-torque capacity for 2-5MW turbines. HTS 8483.60.40 for industrial clutches.
Automotive Disc Clutch Assembly
A friction-based disc clutch assembly used in manual transmission vehicles to engage and disengage engine power to the transmission. It consists of a pressure plate, clutch disc, and release bearing mounted on a flywheel. Classified under HTS 8483.60.40 as a complete clutch mechanism for power transmission in automobiles.
Heavy-Duty Truck Universal Joint
A double-cardan universal joint (U-joint) designed for driveline applications in heavy-duty trucks, allowing power transmission at varying angles between propeller shafts. Features needle bearings and yokes for high torque loads. Falls under HTS 8483.60.40 as a shaft coupling including universal joints.
Motorcycle Wet Multi-Plate Clutch
Oil-bathed multi-plate clutch pack for motorcycles, providing smooth engagement in high-RPM applications. Includes inner/outer baskets and steel/fiber plates. HTS 8483.60.40 applies to such vehicle clutches.