Aisin AW TF-80SC Automatic Gearbox from Germany

Aisin AW TF-80SC is a 6-speed transverse automatic transmission for front-wheel-drive cars under heading 8703. It optimizes power delivery and is tailored for sedans and compact SUVs in the specified vehicle categories. Classified in 8708.40.11 for its direct fitment to those HTS headings.

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.
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.

Import Tips

Obtain vehicle fitment certification from Aisin to confirm alignment with 8701/8702-8704 subheadings

Label shipments clearly as 'gear boxes' with model numbers to prevent reclassification as parts

Ensure EPA compliance if electronic controls affect emissions; may require additional declarations