SUV Tailgate Outer Panel from Japan
Galvanized steel stamping for the exterior skin of SUV tailgates. Falls under 8708.29.25.00 as other body stampings for sport utility vehicles of heading 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
• Specify exact model fitment (e.g
• Ford Explorer) in commercial invoice
• Avoid bundling with inner panel to prevent 'parts of tailgates' ruling
• Galvanized coating noted but doesn't trigger treatment subheading if unfinished