SUV Rear Quarter Panel from Germany
Fiberglass-reinforced rear quarter panel for SUV body repair, behind rear door and wheel well. Classified in HTS 8708.29.51 as other parts of motor vehicle bodies from 8701-8705. Composite material but body-specific.
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.
9903.74.110%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
• Material test reports for fiberglass content and strength essential
• Ensure UV-resistant gelcoat documentation for exterior use
• Avoid classifying as generic composite if vehicle-patterned