Honda Accord Coupe Body in White from Germany
The 'body in white' (BIW) is the welded steel structure for a Honda Accord coupe passenger car, prior to painting or trim. It qualifies under HTS 8707.10.0020 as a body for 8703 passenger automobiles. Essential for just-in-time manufacturing imports.
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.
9903.05.900%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
Import Tips
• Label as 'body in white - unpainted, no chassis' to distinguish from complete vehicles
• Use ISF filings early due to automotive supply chain lead times and CBP scrutiny