Cast Iron Gear Box Housing from Germany
A cast iron housing that encases the gears and shafts in a motor vehicle transmission system. It provides structural support and protection for internal components. Classified under HTS 8708.40.70.00 as a gear box part made of cast iron for vehicles in headings 8701-8705.
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 material composition with lab certification to confirm cast iron content over 99% iron alloy
• Include detailed engineering drawings in documentation to prove it's a transmission part, not an engine component
• Avoid misclassification as unfinished castings by ensuring it's machined for gear box assembly