Prestolite Starter Drive Bendix Gear

Helical cut bendix gear engaging flywheel ring gear in HD truck starters, under HTS 8511.90.60.40. 14-tooth 1.5 MOD hardened steel for 5.5kW motors.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+50.0%52.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%+25.0%27.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%+25.0%27.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8483.40.50Lower: 37.5% vs 52.5%

If general transmission gears

Gears without starter bendix one-way function.

8431.49.90Lower: 35% vs 52.5%

If industrial machinery gears

Non-automotive end use.

8511.40.00Same rate: 52.5%

If complete starter drive units

Finished starter accessories.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Flywheel tooth count compatibility specs verify starter function

Hardness testing certs (HRC 58-62) prove durability

8483.40 gears misclassification common for helical patterns