Tire Flexible Coupling from Japan
Tyre coupling using rubber tire element for extreme misalignment and shock absorption in compressors. HTS 8483.60.8000 includes these as other shaft couplings for heavy industrial use.
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 tire element material and maximum flex angle specifications
• Include hub bolt torque values and guard requirements
• Avoid rubber article misclassification by emphasizing coupling function