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Steel Car Door Panel Stamping

A pre-formed steel stamping used for the outer panel of automobile doors in passenger vehicles. It falls under HTS 8708.29.51.10 as a body stamping part for motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705, specifically categorized as 'other stampings' for vehicle bodies.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+50.0%52.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%+25.0%27.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%+25.0%27.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

8708.29Same rate: 52.5%

If made of aluminum rather than steel

Aluminum body stampings are classified separately under a specific subheading for non-steel materials.

7326.90.86Lower: 40.4% vs 52.5%

If imported as generic steel articles not dedicated to vehicles

Plain steel stampings without specific motor vehicle design fall under other steel articles in Chapter 73.

8708.99.81Same rate: 52.5%

If classified as other parts and accessories not specific to bodies

Stampings for non-body components like brackets may shift to the broader 'other parts' category.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the stamping is solely for vehicle body use and not further assembled to avoid classification as a finished body part

• Provide detailed manufacturing specs and vehicle compatibility docs to customs for proper HTS verification

• Check for anti-dumping duties on steel from certain countries and ensure origin certificates