Steel Bumper Corner Stamping for Chevrolet Silverado from Japan
This steel stamping forms the reinforced corner section of bumpers for Chevrolet Silverado heavy-duty trucks. It qualifies for HTS 8708.10.30.20 as a steel bumper stamping integral to motor vehicle safety structures under headings 8701-8705. Designed for high-impact absorption in truck applications.
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.
9903.74.110%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
• Label shipments clearly as 'bumper stampings' with HTS references to speed customs clearance
• Conduct material testing if steel alloy content exceeds 2% to prevent misclassification
• Use bonded warehouses for stampings awaiting just-in-time assembly to manage cash flow