Cast Iron Differential Gear Carrier from Germany
Cast iron carrier that houses the differential gears in vehicle transaxles and rear axles. Essential for power distribution to wheels. HTS 8708.40.70.00 applies as it's a cast iron part of the gear box system in motor vehicles.
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
• Include CAD drawings showing integration with gear box to distinguish from axle parts
• Test for cast iron microstructure to avoid reclassification as malleable iron
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain cast iron automotive parts from specific countries