Steel Car Door Panel from Germany
A replacement steel panel for the side door of passenger cars and trucks, forming part of the vehicle body structure. It falls under HTS 8708.29.51 as an 'other' part or accessory of motor vehicle bodies (including cabs) for headings 8701 to 8705. This classification applies to exterior body panels not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the heading.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
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)
9903.74.100%Articles as provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Verify compatibility with specific vehicle models from headings 8701-8705 via OEM specs to avoid misclassification
• Include material composition certificates (e.g
• steel alloy) and ensure compliance with FMVSS safety standards