Steel Bumper Extension Stamping for Tesla Model 3 from Japan
Formed steel stamping that extends the bumper coverage on Tesla Model 3 electric sedans. HTS 8708.10.60.10 applies to such EV-compatible bumper stampings for vehicles in 8703.
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
• Note EV-specific tolerances in specs; customs may scrutinize for advanced material claims
• Declare as unfinished to avoid higher duties on 'parts ready for assembly'
• Pair with USMCA certificates if from qualifying countries for duty savings