Yoke for Heavy-Duty Universal Joint from China
A forged steel yoke designed as a key component for connecting shafts in universal joints, commonly used in automotive drivelines and industrial machinery. It falls under HTS 8483.90.8040 as a specific part of universal joints, enabling angular misalignment while transmitting torque. This part is presented separately and not assembled into a complete joint.
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
• Verify material composition (e.g
• steel alloy) for accurate classification and provide engineering drawings to customs
• Ensure markings indicate compatibility with universal joint assemblies to avoid misclassification as general couplings
• Common pitfall: importing pre-assembled joints, which shifts to 8483.60