Cast Iron Transmission Case from Germany
Durable cast iron case designed to hold the gear train and torque converter in automotive transmissions. Its robust construction handles high torque loads. Falls under HTS 8708.40.70.00 due to cast iron material and specific function as a 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
• Provide OEM part numbers and vehicle compatibility lists to support classification as motor vehicle part
• Ensure cast iron certification; alloy variations may shift to other material subheadings
• Declare as finished parts, not scrap, to prevent undervaluation penalties