Steel Automotive Fender Panel from Japan
A pre-formed steel stamping used as the outer body panel for vehicle fenders on cars and trucks. This falls under HTS 8708.29.25.00 as 'other body stampings' for motor vehicle bodies, distinct from finished fenders or structural components.
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
• Verify material composition (e.g
• steel vs aluminum) with mill certificates to confirm Chapter 87 classification
• Include detailed CAD drawings or blueprints in documentation to prove it's a body stamping, not a finished part
• Avoid misclassification as trim by ensuring no painting or accessories are attached