Rivian R1T Aluminum Bumper Reinforcement Stamping from Germany
High-strength stamped aluminum reinforcement for Rivian R1T electric truck bumpers. HTS 8708.10.30.30 applies as an aluminum stamping integral to motor vehicle bumpers under heading 8704. Designed for crash energy management.
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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
9903.74.100%Articles as provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Include crash test data if available to substantiate vehicle part status
• Declare exact weight savings vs steel to justify aluminum classification
• Use HTS advisory rulings for novel EV parts to preempt issues