Cast Iron Manual Gear Box Cover from Germany
Top cover plate made of cast iron for manual transmission gear boxes, securing internals and mounting shift mechanism. Provides oil containment and mounting points. Classified in 8708.40.70.00 for cast iron construction as vehicle gear box part.
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
• Label with precise dimensions and gasket surfaces to prove it's a finished gear box component
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests unfinished goods; use individual protective wrapping
• Cross-reference with vehicle service manuals for classification support