Universal Joint Slip Yoke from China
A splined slip yoke that allows axial movement in universal joint assemblies, typically steel-forged for driveline applications in trucks and off-road vehicles. Classified in HTS 8483.90.8040 as a part of universal joints due to its role in compensating for suspension travel. Supplied separately for aftermarket repairs.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Document spline count and length specs for customs verification
• Use HTSUS advisory rulings for custom designs
• Common issue: classifying as shaft couplings (8483.60) if splines omitted from description