Planetary Gear Carrier from Japan
A forged steel carrier that holds planet gears in a planetary gear set for speed reduction in heavy machinery. Classified under HTS 8483.90.5080 as an 'other' part of gear boxes and speed changers due to its role in transmitting torque via epicyclic gearing. Essential for construction equipment and wind turbines.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide CAD models or blueprints showing gear mounting features to confirm classification as a gear box part
• Ensure heat treatment certifications are included to meet quality standards and avoid reclassification as scrap metal
• For high-value imports, consider binding rulings from CBP to lock in the 8483 classification