Differential Gear Case from Germany
Two-piece forged case housing bevel gears in mechanical differentials for torque distribution. HTS 8483.90.5080 classification as part of speed changers, not vehicle-specific. Used in tractors and industrial differentials.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Distinguish from 8708 via end-use statements for non-road vehicles
• Machining certificates proving carrier bearing surfaces essential
• Consider HTS 9903.88.xx additional duties on certain origins