Caterpillar Generator Rotor Shaft from Germany
Hardened steel shaft with keyways supporting 24V alternator rotor bearings in Cat C15 engines, under HTS 8511.90.60.40. Precision ground for 3000 RPM continuous duty.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 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
• Material certs showing through-hardening for generator duty required
• Keyway dimensions prove rotor compatibility vs general shafts
• Avoid declaring as 'transmission shafts' triggering 8483 classification