Universal Joint Slip Yoke from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
27.8%
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
• 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