Steel Running Board for Pickup Truck from Japan
A heavy-duty steel running board designed to mount on the side of pickup truck bodies for easier cabin access. It attaches directly to the body frame and includes anti-slip treads. Classified under HTS 8708.29.51.60 as an other part or accessory of motor vehicle bodies (including cabs), excluding bumpers and safety 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 the running board is specifically for vehicle body mounting, not chassis or engine parts, to avoid misclassification
• Include detailed engineering drawings and installation instructions in documentation to prove body accessory status