Jaw-Type Flexible Coupling from Japan
Spider jaw coupling with elastomeric inserts absorbing vibration between motor and gearbox shafts. HTS 8483.60.8000 covers these as other shaft couplings for general machinery.
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
• Document spider material (urethane, NBR) and lobe engagement geometry
• Include torque ratings for each spider hardness (shore A scale)