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
19%
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.
9903.74.050%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.
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
• 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