Cast Iron Gear Box Housing from Japan
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 — 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
• 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