Tesla Model 3 Aluminum Body Shell from Japan
Gigacast aluminum body shell for Tesla Model 3 electric passenger sedan, consisting of front and rear castings with side panels. Classified HTS 8707.10.0020 as body for 8703 passenger automobiles, reflecting EV manufacturing trends.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.5%
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 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
• Highlight aluminum content for Section 232 tariff considerations if applicable
• Provide casting diagrams proving passenger sedan design