Automotive Universal Joint from Japan
A universal joint (U-joint) designed for automotive drive shafts to transmit rotary motion between misaligned shafts. It falls under HTS 8483.60.8000 as a shaft coupling including universal joints, specifically classified as 'other' clutches and shaft couplings not elsewhere specified.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) 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
• Verify compatibility with vehicle specifications and obtain OEM certifications for automotive use
• Ensure proper documentation of material composition (e.g
• steel alloy) to avoid misclassification as parts