Disc Brake Rotor for Passenger Cars from Germany
A cast iron disc brake rotor designed for the braking system of passenger vehicles like sedans and SUVs under headings 8703-8705. It falls under HTS 8708.30.5050 as a brake part for 'other vehicles' excluding tractors, buses, and trucks. This component dissipates heat during braking to slow the vehicle.
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
• Verify compatibility with specific vehicle models via OEM specs to avoid misclassification as tractor parts
• Include material composition certificates (e.g
• cast iron vs steel) for customs valuation and anti-dumping checks
• Ensure DOT or ECE compliance labeling to prevent holds at port for safety standards