Plastic-Coated Steel Bumper Stamping for Honda Civic

A steel stamping with plastic coating for the front bumper of Honda Civic models, classified in HTS 8708.10.3040 as an other bumper stamping. The coating provides corrosion resistance while maintaining impact structure. It's shipped flat for final forming and painting.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+100.0%102.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%+75.0%77.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%+75.0%77.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8708.29Lower: 27.5% vs 102.5%

If the plastic coating makes it a composite bumper assembly

Composite or covered bumpers shift to 8708.29 per material composition rules.

7320.90.50Lower: 37.9% vs 102.5%

If sold as generic coated steel stampings without auto specification

Lacks essential character of vehicle bumper, falling to Chapter 73 springs/coated articles.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 102.5%

If plastic predominates over steel in function

Plastic elements dominate in Chapter 39 if not primarily metal for auto use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document coating thickness and adhesion tests to confirm it qualifies as a bumper part, not a plastic article

Label shipments with exact vehicle model and 'HTS 8708.10.3040' to speed CBP review