Industrial Machinery Universal Joint Fork from Mexico
Forked yoke component for heavy industrial universal joints in conveyor and mixer driveshafts, forged from high-tensile steel. Classified HTS 8483.90.8040 for its role as a separable part of universal joints accommodating misalignment. Used in food processing and mining equipment.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
27.8%
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 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
• Certify for food-grade contact if applicable
• Provide misalignment angle ratings
• Avoid 8483.90.8080 by specifying universal joint design