Honda Accord Coupe Body in White from Japan
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 — 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.
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 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