Engine-Mounted Chassis for Mercedes-Benz G-Class from Japan
Chassis with integrated diesel engine for Mercedes-Benz G-Class luxury SUVs (8704.21), including frame, transmission, and suspension systems. Used by assemblers to build complete vehicles. Classified in 8706.00.03.00 for its fitment to specified diesel truck subheadings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
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.
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Obtain advance ruling from customs on classification based on OEM specs for high-value chassis
• Document country of engine origin separately if assembled from parts for accurate duty calculation
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain diesel chassis from specific countries