Acura MDX SUV Body Shell from Germany

The complete unpainted body shell for the Acura MDX luxury SUV, including doors, hood, and roof panels, specifically designed for assembly on chassis of heading 8705 (special purpose motor vehicles like ambulances or fire trucks). It falls under HTS 8707.90.50.80 as a body for vehicles of 8705, excluding cabs. This outer structure provides the structural framework for mounting emergency equipment.

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.
9903.03.060%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
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.

Import Tips

Verify the body is explicitly for 8705 vehicles (e.g

ambulances) via manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification to 8707.90.30 for 8704 trucks

Ensure documentation includes VIN compatibility and excludes cab components, as cab-fitted chassis shift to 8702-8704

Obtain certificates of origin and steel content declarations to qualify for duty reductions under trade agreements