Cast Iron Differential Gear Carrier from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 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)
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
• 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