Yoke for Heavy-Duty Universal Joint from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.8%
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
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