Ford F-150 Starter Motor Housing from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
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