Ford F-150 Starter Motor Housing from Germany
This aluminum housing encases the starter motor armature and solenoid for Ford F-150 truck engines, classified as a part of starter motors under HTS 8511.90.60.40. It is specifically designed for spark-ignition V8 engines and undergoes machining for gear integration.
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
• Verify compatibility with US EPA emissions standards for engine parts even if not complete assemblies
• Include detailed engineering drawings showing integration with starter solenoid to avoid reclassification as unfinished parts